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Environmental Studies
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Environmental Studies Concentration
Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that focuses on the interaction between humans and their surroundings. This field brings together the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to address complex global issues.
Trevor’s mission aims to cultivate “leaders who act as responsible global citizens.” Global citizens feel called to create a more sustainable and just future.
Trevor students begin to learn about sustainability and the environment from a young age, ultimately developing a nuanced understanding of the world and their place in it. Environmental themes and values are woven into classes in various subject areas across all divisions. In recent years, we have added advanced elective courses in the Upper School that directly address issues of sustainability.
The program is designed to prepare students for advanced study in college. Those who graduate from Trevor with a Concentration in Environmental Studies will not only thrive as individuals but also contribute to society in meaningful ways, helping build a brighter future for all.
Trevor’s mission aims to cultivate “leaders who act as responsible global citizens.” Global citizens feel called to create a more sustainable and just future.
Trevor students begin to learn about sustainability and the environment from a young age, ultimately developing a nuanced understanding of the world and their place in it. Environmental themes and values are woven into classes in various subject areas across all divisions. In recent years, we have added advanced elective courses in the Upper School that directly address issues of sustainability.
The program is designed to prepare students for advanced study in college. Those who graduate from Trevor with a Concentration in Environmental Studies will not only thrive as individuals but also contribute to society in meaningful ways, helping build a brighter future for all.
2025–2026 Requirements
Students who take a series of these courses are eligible to graduate with a Concentration in Environmental Studies, signifying their pursuit of advanced knowledge in this field. The requirements for the 2025–2026 school year include four of the following (with at least one of the starred options):
- Advanced Environmental Studies*
- Advanced Environmental Science: Energy, Ecosystems, and the Future*
- Perspectives on Place: Environmental Literature*
- 9th Grade Ecology & Evolution
- 10th Grade Environmental Science & Policy
- Advanced Topics in Marine Science
- Advanced Economics
- Advanced Statistics
- Relevant Bridge Project
In addition, this cohort of students takes an Environmental Studies Seminar during their senior year and completes a thesis project. During the seminar, they share their perspectives with each other while hearing from various faculty members and guest speakers who are experts in the field. The focus is on New York City, urban sustainability, and environmental justice.
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