Our students don’t just learn, they apply their knowledge to communities. From service learning in introductory classes to consulting projects in our capstones, Environmental Studies students receive authentic, hands-on experiences throughout their degree. The program requires at least 2 credits of individualized and formal experiential learning for graduation.
Internships
Environmental Studies majors are required to complete one, two-credit internship experience during their academic career. Internships can be developed by the student or can be chosen from the generally available internships posted in the Career Center. Contact Internship Coordinator Mari Rice for more information: maririce@boisestate.edu.
Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP)
The world need students with diverse skills, interests, talents, and majors. You don’t have to already be an expert to join a team.
To get started, view project info below and then complete this inquiry form and you will be contacted by the faculty to learn more about the project. Need help finding the right project? Contact us.
Field School
One of the best ways to get familiar with environmental issues and is through an immersive learning experience, either in the summer or a semester. Examine endangered species policy while backpacking in Montana, learn applied biology while snorkeling in Belize or acquire outdoor education techniques in McCall. Additionally, each summer, Boise State’s Zena Creek Field School provides on-site, intensive field learning for undergraduate and graduate students across environmental disciplines.
Capstone Projects
The Environmental Studies Capstone Project is a three credit group research project. The Capstone Project meets the Finishing Foundation (FF) requirements for the Foundational Studies Program. All capstone projects have an external sponsor and culminate with a poster presentation. Past project sponsors have included the National Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Green Building Council.