College of the Environment (Western Washington University)

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College of the Environment
Type Public Baccalaureate
Established1969
Dean Teena Gabrielson
Location, ,
Website College of the Environment

The College of the Environment at Western Washington University is one of the oldest environmental colleges in the US.

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Departments and programs

The college has two departments, Environmental Science and Environmental Studies, and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Undergraduate degrees

Graduate degrees

Alumni

Over 7,500 students have graduated from the College of the Environment, many going on to work in various environmental-related industries including: habitat biology, renewable energy, environmental education, and more. Alumni are represented in the senior levels of various local, state, and federal institutions. [1]

Environmental Studies Building, home of the College of the Environment Environmental Sciences Building.JPG
Environmental Studies Building, home of the College of the Environment

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References

  1. "Huxley College Alumni". Huxley College of the Environment. Archived from the original on December 29, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.

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