Climate Change Studies

Why study climate change at Geneseo?

This uniquely interdisciplinary minor provides students with a broad understanding of the science behind climate change, its impacts, and its potential solutions. The program explores the complex interactions between the Earth’s climate system, human activity, and policy responses, drawing from fields such as political science, geological sciences, geography, anthropology, biology, economics, English, ethics, and history.

• Minor in Climate Change Studies

• Courses encourage students to understand the science behind climate change and think through solutions to this local and global challenge.
• Required courses address two sides of climate change, the physical science and the political science.
• Electives cover a broad range of disciplines, including geography, anthropology, biology, economics, English, ethics, and history.