At a Glance
I’m interested in this field of study. Can you tell me more about it?
Environmental analysis (EA) is the interdisciplinary study of interactions between humans and the environment (living and nonliving systems) and the complex dynamics and feedback loops therein. At Scripps, you can complete an off-campus EA major through any one of the tracks offered at Pitzer or Pomona College or you may integrate EA courses into other majors or minors. Study abroad and internship experiences also form an important part of the EA major curriculum for many Scripps students. The EA major is separate from the environmental science major, which is housed in the Department of Natural Sciences of Pitzer and Scripps Colleges.
What are some courses appropriate for first-year students interested in exploring this field of study?
You should strive to complete EA 10 in your first year and EA 30L within your first or second year at Scripps.
Most EA tracks require a second STEM course beyond EA 30L, so you should also look into the Department of Natural Sciences’ courses BIOL 44L, EA 55L, or other introductory STEM courses selected in consultation with an adviser.
If I decide to major or minor in this field, are there certain courses that need to be taken in a specific sequence?
While EA core courses can be completed in any order, we recommend that students take EA10 and EA 30L early in their academic career. Please discuss your interests and possible timeline with an EA faculty member in your first semester.
Can students who major or minor in this field complete a second major or minor (as a double major or a major/minor combination)? If so, what are some common pairings?
The only restrictions with a major or minor in EA have to do with topical overlap. Combinations of EA with environmental science are not permitted, though there is no barrier to simply taking additional courses in these fields alongside a major or minor. Some courses in computation, economics, politics, and anthropology already count toward the EA major and minor. Potential dual or double majors should meet with faculty advisers in each discipline to discuss their interests.
What other useful information should I know about this field of study?
EA is one of the most popular majors at Scripps College!
Scripps Catalog link to specific requirements for the major/minor:
https://catalog.scrippscollege.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=33&poid=4866
Additional links to information relevant for new student registration:
Pitzer EA Program: https://www.pitzer.edu/academics/programs/environmental-analysis
Contact: Lance Neckar: https://www.pitzer.edu/faculty-staff-directory/lance-neckar
Pomona EA Program: https://www.pomona.edu/academics/departments/environmental-analysis
Contact: Marc Los Huertos: https://www.pomona.edu/directory/people/marc-los-huertos
Link to profiles of faculty who teach in this field:
Scripps EA Coordinator
Char Miller: https://www.pomona.edu/directory/people/char-miller
Scripps EA-Affiliated Faculty
Kimberly Drake: https://www.scrippscollege.edu/offices/profile/kimberly-drake
Nicholas Kacher: https://www.scrippscollege.edu/offices/profile/nicholas-kacher
Katie Purvis-Roberts: https://www.scrippscollege.edu/offices/profile/kathleen-purvis-roberts
Colin Robins: https://www.scrippscollege.edu/offices/profile/colin-robins
Chloe Vettier: https://www.scrippscollege.edu/offices/profile/chloe-vettier
Scripps College participates with Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, and Pomona Colleges in a 5-College collaboration that allows students to take advantage of a broad range of courses, facilities, and opportunities in the study of environmental issues.
The Environmental Analysis Program (EAP) is designed to prepare students for careers in many environmental problem-solving fields, including law, policy, medicine, chemistry, conservation, global climate change, urban planning, and resource management. It also provides a solid background for careers in environmental education and community environmental action.
The program regards off-campus study as a vital, strongly encouraged, part of the major experience, enabling students to secure a deeper appreciation for the global dimensions of our environmental situation. Specially focused environmental off-campus study semesters include programs in Australia, Costa Rica, Botswana, Ecuador, New Zealand, and South Africa.