{"id":55171,"date":"2018-03-16T15:03:09","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T22:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=55171"},"modified":"2025-03-29T16:33:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T23:33:11","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/environmental-science\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Environmental Science, Policy, and Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m8nb8x35-0e352da72a6c379b1ec766551a0dfee4\">\n.avia-section.av-m8nb8x35-0e352da72a6c379b1ec766551a0dfee4{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/04\/Environmental-Science-Hills.jpg);\nbackground-position:100% 100%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-m8nb8x35-0e352da72a6c379b1ec766551a0dfee4 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  home-box avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-60 av-height-percent  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='60' data-av_min_height_opt='percent'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-55171'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-kge3k3-6fe16c8812e83a0969d0c1f08291199b av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  dog-house museo-head first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m8nb86hv-30f17e4819106f36a064c1b2d1b845a6\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m8nb86hv-30f17e4819106f36a064c1b2d1b845a6{\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m8nb86hv-30f17e4819106f36a064c1b2d1b845a6 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m8nb86hv-30f17e4819106f36a064c1b2d1b845a6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m8nb86hv-30f17e4819106f36a064c1b2d1b845a6 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m8nb86hv-30f17e4819106f36a064c1b2d1b845a6 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:21px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m8nb86hv-30f17e4819106f36a064c1b2d1b845a6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m8nb86hv-30f17e4819106f36a064c1b2d1b845a6 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m8nb86hv-30f17e4819106f36a064c1b2d1b845a6 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  small-pillow head-fog av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, POLICY, <span class='special_amp'>&amp;<\/span> SUSTAINABILITY<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m8nb8cui-30e97c66dd60fe1a8cac0da1c2a40912\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m8nb8cui-30e97c66dd60fe1a8cac0da1c2a40912 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m8nb8cui-30e97c66dd60fe1a8cac0da1c2a40912 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock big-pillow av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The ES faculty has expertise in multiple disciplines including biology, geology, sociology, economics, geography, and anthropology. This diversity of areas allows the student to adapt their ES Degree to their interests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div class='clear'><\/div><div id='sub_menu1'  class='av-submenu-container av-4en24j-000f8dadbaa44205e1c5ee4a3afd3399 alternate_color  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  no-border goofy-foot av-sticky-submenu submenu-not-first container_wrap fullsize' style='z-index:301' ><div class='container av-menu-mobile-disabled av-submenu-pos-center'><ul id=\"menu-environmental-science-nav\" class=\"av-subnav-menu\" role=\"menu\"><li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-55200\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/environmental-science\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Environmental 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https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/04\/Environmental-Science-Forest-Trip-705x397.jpg 705w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/04\/Environmental-Science-Forest-Trip-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-57094 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-57094 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Environmental Science Forest trip\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2qsi0o3-e39b46526e6940f7579da9318316e440\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2qsi0o3-e39b46526e6940f7579da9318316e440{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:26px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2qsi0o3-e39b46526e6940f7579da9318316e440 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2qsi0o3-e39b46526e6940f7579da9318316e440 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:26px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2qsi0o3-e39b46526e6940f7579da9318316e440 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2qsi0o3-e39b46526e6940f7579da9318316e440 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2qsi0o3-e39b46526e6940f7579da9318316e440 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2qsi0o3-e39b46526e6940f7579da9318316e440 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What is the Environmental Science, Policy, and Sustainability Mission?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5kab86b-aae73f91a47c6c08d8faa54d6750f6b6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Capitalizing on the unique and varied environmental settings in southern Oregon, the Environmental Science, Policy, and Sustainability program effectively prepares its students for success in a broad range of environmental careers and fosters in them, by example, a commitment to serving the community. The program curriculum provides students with the interdisciplinary academic knowledge and the practical experiences necessary for them to successfully address complex environmental issues, both regional and global. The program serves as a resource to our community by providing student and faculty expertise for specific projects affecting the environmental health of our region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1zumw83-38a65883c1acf3125f3610b2f8a9b30e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1zumw83-38a65883c1acf3125f3610b2f8a9b30e{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:26px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1zumw83-38a65883c1acf3125f3610b2f8a9b30e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1zumw83-38a65883c1acf3125f3610b2f8a9b30e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:26px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1zumw83-38a65883c1acf3125f3610b2f8a9b30e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1zumw83-38a65883c1acf3125f3610b2f8a9b30e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1zumw83-38a65883c1acf3125f3610b2f8a9b30e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1zumw83-38a65883c1acf3125f3610b2f8a9b30e av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What is the Environmental Science, Policy, and Sustainability Vision?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-4pvrxnn-cb4928b396e0fadba0d9c0f853f63e28 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>By recognizing that environmental issues are becoming more complex as our population places demands on limited resources and capitalizing on the unique environmental setting in southern Oregon, the Environmental Sciences and Policy\u00a0program will:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>Continue to be recognized for our effective preparation of students for success in environmental careers and for our commitment to serving the community.<\/li>\n<li>Grow into the premier environmental program in Oregon, as well as one of the premier environmental programs in the nation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1lkcnvn-175250013d4403b61b043020f259c15b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1lkcnvn-175250013d4403b61b043020f259c15b{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:26px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1lkcnvn-175250013d4403b61b043020f259c15b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1lkcnvn-175250013d4403b61b043020f259c15b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:26px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1lkcnvn-175250013d4403b61b043020f259c15b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1lkcnvn-175250013d4403b61b043020f259c15b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1lkcnvn-175250013d4403b61b043020f259c15b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1lkcnvn-175250013d4403b61b043020f259c15b av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What are the Environmental Science, Policy, and Sustainability Goals?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3tjti03-5505c26e8b6006e0ca6b65ad0c196b9e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Environmental Science, Policy, and Sustainability program provides the opportunity to apply principles from various scientific fields to environmental issues within the social, political, and economic framework of our society. The degree program includes courses designed to provide students with the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>The ability to understand and apply natural science concepts and methods in solving environmental problems.<\/li>\n<li>The ability to understand and apply social science concepts and methods in solving environmental problems.<\/li>\n<li>Practical experience with addressing environmental issues, and experience working as a team in natural and social disciplines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1bcahpf-fc6b616f0f20bb13287ec779f278978d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1bcahpf-fc6b616f0f20bb13287ec779f278978d{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:26px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1bcahpf-fc6b616f0f20bb13287ec779f278978d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1bcahpf-fc6b616f0f20bb13287ec779f278978d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:26px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1bcahpf-fc6b616f0f20bb13287ec779f278978d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1bcahpf-fc6b616f0f20bb13287ec779f278978d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1bcahpf-fc6b616f0f20bb13287ec779f278978d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1bcahpf-fc6b616f0f20bb13287ec779f278978d av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What are the ES&amp;P Outcomes?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-30vfv1f-690183fdf1ed714d25ad67f8656fbb89 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The above goals lead to outcomes (what our majors will be learning at  91视频). These outcomes can be listed under the categories of \u201cknowledge\u201d (what students will know and understand), \u201cskills\u201d (what students will be able to do), and \u201cdispositions\u201d (what values the students will develop about the environment and working relationships while at  91视频). Examples of each outcome are listed below:ESP Majors have opportunities to participate in international exchange programs to environmentally significant areas, including:<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man\">Knowledge Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>Students will be able to define and describe the fundamental scientific processes and major national\/international laws or protocols relevant to environmental problems in the natural sciences, physical sciences, and social sciences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"heavy-man\">Skill Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>Students will communicate effectively about environmental issues in writing, speech and visual images.<\/li>\n<li>Students will be able to analyze hypotheses and environmental problems utilizing statistical and data analyses.<\/li>\n<li>Students will be able to construct temporal and spatial models of complex environmental problems and be able to interpret maps and spatial data of natural resource issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"heavy-man\">Disposition Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>Students will act as global citizens and engage in civic activities in their community addressing sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-30ki5f-c81a5aac249e21107d2d8073850d3d99\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-30ki5f-c81a5aac249e21107d2d8073850d3d99{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:26px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-30ki5f-c81a5aac249e21107d2d8073850d3d99 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-30ki5f-c81a5aac249e21107d2d8073850d3d99 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:26px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-30ki5f-c81a5aac249e21107d2d8073850d3d99 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-30ki5f-c81a5aac249e21107d2d8073850d3d99 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-30ki5f-c81a5aac249e21107d2d8073850d3d99 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-30ki5f-c81a5aac249e21107d2d8073850d3d99 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What is it like to be in the ES&amp;P Department?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-6tf7gdf-1388556e68d8149d63696d1c3e5b746d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>What we do here is entirely about our students. In the Environmental Science, Policy, and Sustainability department, we specialize in working with undergraduate students, and doing so in a very personal and individual way.<\/p>\n<p>We know our students. We work with them on a daily basis. We have tables and workspaces across the hall from the faculty offices; they walk across the hall to talk with us\u2026.and we walk across the hall to talk with them. Our department has a long history of (and takes great pride in) personal attention to our students \u2013 who they are, where they come from, and what they wish to accomplish. This attention extends beyond our majors. We\u2019re recognized annually as one of the best departments on campus for assisting students with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>This commitment to our students extends to our research efforts. Most research activities in the department involve our students, normally with the student having a leading role in her\/his particular research project, and including a lead position on publications and presentations.<\/p>\n<p>Our focus on students, in combination with the natural setting of southern Oregon \u2013 the rivers, lakes, valleys, mountains (both the Cascades and the Klamaths), and the incredible southern Oregon coast \u2013 is a dream for field-based study in the natural sciences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">ESP Majors have opportunities to participate in international exchange programs to environmentally significant areas, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>New Zealand<\/li>\n<li>Galapagos<\/li>\n<li>China<\/li>\n<li>Africa<\/li>\n<li>Mexico<\/li>\n<li>Costa Rica<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2lhv0rn-6429413f9951c1ac2b4f3a35b61ac55a\">\n.flex_column.av-2lhv0rn-6429413f9951c1ac2b4f3a35b61ac55a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2lhv0rn-6429413f9951c1ac2b4f3a35b61ac55a av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_section-88aa1dce24bde71ba541926fa983a5ee\">\n.avia-section.av-av_section-88aa1dce24bde71ba541926fa983a5ee{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3' aria-label=' 91视频 Business Home Page - 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