Summary The newly NAB-accredited Bachelor of Arts programme in Development and Environmental Studies is affiliated to the University of Cape Coast (UCC). The Programme offers students comprehensive knowledge-based orientation with competencies and specializations in the expanding multi-disciplinary fields of development and environmental studies. The abundant natural resources of the earth are under serious threat of degradation and depletion is setting in. New approaches of integrating development and environmental issues in a new paradigm shift are the only way to reap abundance and sustainability. The aim of the programme is to provide training at the undergraduate level for students to understand and apply the synergies among environmental, social, economic and institutional principles of sustainable development at the global, national and local levels. Study Options: Regular Evening Weekend Benefits of Studying Development and Environmental Studies Graduates of the programme may pursue further research or education in environmental studies obtains job opportunities in several areas including the following: Innovative project developers Natural resource management; Education and Research; Environment, Forestry and Wildlife Management; Hospitality Travel and Tourism; Local Government/District Administration Mining and Manufacturing; The various United Nations Systems, Economic Community of West African States, or Non-Governmental Organizations Research consultants in environmental related issues Remote Sensing and GIS applications for land use planning and management Application of sustainable development goals into project planning and development Disaster Risk Management Climate Change projects planning and management Biodiversity conservation and Ecotourism development and management Graduates may pursue further research or education in environmental studies Career Options: Environmental Consultant. Environmental Educator. Public Relations Specialist. Environmental Attorney. Environmental Engineer. Sustainability Specialist. Fundraiser. Policy Analyst. Courses Offered Include: Introduction to Development; Environmental Ethics; Environmental Health and Safety; Ecosystem Science; Integrated Water Resources Management; Introduction to Remote Sensing Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Disaster Management; Sustainable Waste and Sanitation Management; Concepts of Sustainable Development; Environmental Pollution and Control; Introduction to Resource Analysis; Land Use Planning; International Development; Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation; Environmental Impact Assessment; Project Planning and Implementation;