Conservation Psychology

Designed for students interested in how social sciences apply to present-day environmental concerns, this course aims to examine our psychological relationship with the natural world, key characteristics of that relationship, and the underlying psychology behind our ecological impact. You will learn the important role psychology has for understanding human behavior towards the environment, and how to apply a social science perspective towards sustainability issues. You will learn how people respond to nature, various ways that people interact with the environment, why people behave unsustainably, and what kinds of approaches can help foster improved sustainable behavior. The course is relevant to key current issues and will provide useful background for a wide variety of careers working on social problems, management, and research.