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George Mason University

Environmental and Sustainability Studies, BA

This degree provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of three aspects of environmental and sustainability studies: people, prosperity, and planet.

In addition to required core courses, students develop more in-depth knowledge in their choice of concentration. This degree prepares students for employment and graduate study in subject matters of science and policy as they relate to the environment and sustainability. 

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