UVA’s BA in Environmental Thought and Practice offers a unique interdisciplinary education that blends environmental science with philosophy, literature, ethics, law, and political theory. This program emphasizes how cultural values and societal structures influence environmental outcomes and decision-making. Students analyze environmental narratives, policies, and activism through critical and ethical lenses. The degree cultivates strong writing, analysis, and advocacy skills—ideal for students pursuing careers in sustainability, environmental policy, law, or nonprofit leadership. A capstone project and collaborative seminar ensure real-world application and reflection.
Philosophical analysis of intergenerational justice in climate change policy
Designing a public art installation to raise awareness about species extinction
Comparative study of indigenous and Western environmental stewardship frameworks
Policy brief on the ethics of geoengineering and climate intervention
Critical review of environmental themes in 21st-century American fiction
Writing and staging an environmental justice-themed play for local schools
Analyzing rhetoric and framing in climate activism campaigns
Documentary film on Appalachian land rights and coal mining legacies
Exploration of environmental theology in Abrahamic religious traditions
Ethnographic study of community responses to environmental hazards in low-income areas
Creating a museum exhibit on historical environmental movements in the U.S.
Analysis of greenwashing practices in corporate sustainability reporting
Debating the ethical tradeoffs in rewilding and species reintroduction programs
Exploring legal personhood for nature through international case studies
Storymap project visualizing cultural landscapes and ecological shifts over time
Developing a sustainability-focused civic engagement curriculum for undergraduates
Designing a local policy framework for equitable access to green space
Literary comparison of apocalyptic vs. regenerative environmental narratives
Oral history project documenting climate anxiety in Gen Z voices
Evaluating environmental discourse in mainstream political platforms
Bridge science, ethics, and culture to reimagine sustainability in UVA’s Environmental Thought and Practice BA.
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