This major focuses on how to protect natural resources such as tropical rain forests, safe drinking water, clean air, biodiversity, sustainable fisheries, endangered species, and other natural assets while also living sustainably. Students choose from two options: Green Markets and Sustainability, with stronger focus on environmental economics; or Environmental Economics and Management, with stronger emphasis on environmental sciences. This major prepares students for many different kinds of professional careers in the new “green” economy as well as graduate studies.

UCAS Advisors

The first champions on your academic journey are professional academic advisors in Roosevelt Hall. Academic advisors provide insight on courses to keep you on track within your major. To make an appointment with your academic advisor, log on to Starfish.

Academic Advisor

College of the Environment and Life Sciences

401.874.2512
samanthajsantos@uri.edu

Faculty Advisors

Faculty advisors are content matter and course option experts within each major. Meet with a faculty advisor to discuss research opportunities, career pathways, and preparation for graduate school.

Faculty Advisor - Academic Year Only

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

College of the Environment and Life Sciences Advisors

Once you have met the requirements of your degree program, you will transition from University College to your Degree College. You will meet a new team of advisors to support you on your academic journey.

Academic Advisor

College of the Environment and Life Sciences

401.874.4676
ataylor@uri.edu

Attention CELS Students:

If you are a Sophomore, Junior or Senior and have been notified that you have completed the requirements for transfer to the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS), please log into Starfish for information on how to make an appointment with your CELS Faculty Advisor.

The 4 Year Blank Fillable Worksheet is for planning purposes only and does not equate or replace your major specific curriculum sheet. This is NOT your Curriculum Sheet. This tool can be used to map out your individual 4-year plan while at URI. This form is not to be turned in as part of your Graduation Application. Please scroll down further to download your curriculum sheet.