About Environmental Policy & Planning
Plan for a
Better World
Then enhance the built and natural environments around you.
Our environmental policy and planning major gives you the tools you need to plan and implement what's best for the region and its people. From enacting laws that protect our land to managing natural resources to planning communities that work with the environment, you'll make a positive impact in your region and beyond.
Internships
Enhance your education and discover future careers with an internship that introduces you to the professional world.
A Penny Saved
It all adds up! Scholarships can help ease your stress so you can focus on your studies.
Grad Credits
Our accelerated program means you can work toward a master's in environmental science and policy while an undergrad.
Ignite Your Education
Branch out in college; flourish after graduation.
The environmental policy and planning program at UW-Green Bay helps you get the experience you need to achieve your goals.
Bright Future
100% Success!
Six months after graduation, 100% of our 2020 graduates were employed or continuing their education. And, the median annual wage for environmental analysts was $76,530. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021).
Find CareersStudy Abroad
Expand Your Horizons
Explore a tundra wilderness one hour, then a tropical paradise the next. By doing the summer course in Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands, you can explore the 8th most biodiverse country on earth.
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Double Major
Become invaluable in the workforce and diversify your degree. Environmental policy and planning pairs well with other majors, like public administration and political science.
Add a Major
Make it a Minor
...with major benefits!
Similar to the major, you'll develop knowledge and skills in planning, decision-making, public policy, environmental design, political and economic processes. Popular majors that pair well with the minor include environmental science, public administration, political science and democracy and justice studies.
Creating a Healthy
Environment
“Something that I love about the environmental policy major is that the students are all so open to asking for help. The major is pretty hard, and we all get confused sometimes and need help. So, it’s pretty normal for us to get together and work on projects and things together, which creates a very healthy environment.”
Nadia Neziri
Environmental Policy & Planning Major
Want to Know More?
Interested in environmental policy and planning? Professor Laurel Phoenix can help you figure out if our program is right for you.