Reasons to Pursue Environmental Studies at CWU

Engage in real-world problem solving. Our dynamic, interdisciplinary team of faculty work collaboratively with you in the classroom, research labs, and in the field to address environmental challenges locally, regionally, and internationally.
Acquire the professional and technical skills for entry into successful environmental careers or for graduate studies in environmental fields.
Find support in your efforts to engage in social, economic, and environmental sustainability on campus and in our community.
Access local shrub-steppe ecosystems near the Columbia River and forest and alpine environments near the crest of the Cascades for study and recreation.
Participate in field research and internships with local, regional, and federal land and resource managers, decision-makers and private industry. Central Washington is a hub for renewable energy resources, including wind, solar and hydropower.
Prepare for employment in fields such as environmental management, consulting, education, policy, politics, and leadership, or for graduate school to further your knowledge.