The University of Arizona's Environmental Science and Policy program delves into the complex connections between human societies and the natural world. Situated within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, this program is dedicated to preparing students to understand pressing environmental challenges, evaluate their impacts, and develop effective, sustainable solutions. It adopts a strong interdisciplinary perspective, integrating knowledge from natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to offer a comprehensive view of environmental issues. Core studies span environmental science, policy frameworks, and sustainability science, equipping graduates with the skills needed for diverse careers in environmental protection, resource management, policy analysis, and research.
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The University of Arizona (UA) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity". The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of 2021, the university enrolled 49,471 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner University Medical Center Tucson and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix). In 2021, University of Arizona acquired Ashford University.