Community, Environment, and Development

A hands-on, physical, and social science–based education in identifying challenges our communities face and developing and implementing strategies to overcome and improve quality of life. Grads take leadership roles in local government, on planning boards, as corporate sustainability officers, and continue academic work in law, business, and science.

Interest Areas	Business Policy and Regulatory Affairs Environment, Sustainability, Nature
Target Major/Degree	https://agsci.psu.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/community-environment-and-development
Facilities, Centers, and Institutes	Our centers work to create new opportunties for people living throughout Pennsylvania. They enhance ecosystem services and help improve understanding and management of living systems, landscapes, and human-environment interactions.
Careers	Corporate and social responsibility Sustainability analysis Charitable trusts GIS analysis Land development consulting firms Community development Corporate partnerships Energy and other nonprofits Program management at regional development agencies County planning
Student Clubs and Organizations	Alpha Tau Alpha, Eta Chapter Collegiate 4-H Community, Environment, and Development Club National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA)
Options	Focus your degree with an option in Community and Economic Development, Environment and Economics and Policy or International Development