Gone are the days when an environmental degree was for “tree hugging hippies”.
Griffith University is the first in Australia to be accredited by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) for its Bachelor of Environmental Science.
The accreditation recognises the content and teaching and Head of School Professor Chris Frid said it was a remarkable achievement.
“This shows a maturing of the profession and a move away from the hippies hugging trees in the 70s,” he said.
“This is a highly trained profession that includes many aspects including science, social justice and law and shows a complexity that is equivalent to other professions such as accountancy.”
The School of Environment was one of Griffith’s four foundation schools and the first in the country to have a dedicated school and degree.
In November the 40th year of Environmental Science students will graduate.
To find out more about studying Environmental Science visit the study page.
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