<p>History, polisci, or environmental studies?</p>
<p>I might want to work in env policy, but I’d like to leave my options open and I feel history and polisci (as broad-ranging topics) will allow me to do that. If I end up wanting to go into public service unrelated to env sci, I imagine it would look better to have a polisci or history degree than an env sci degree. On the other hand, the env. sci. major would show that I quantitative skills, which will come in handy if I end up doing psych research.</p>
<p>If someone could give me their thoughts about this, I’d really appreciate it. I’m thinking about what would be most practical at this point, since I like them all equally.</p>
<p>As a basis for work in environmental policy, but keeping the door open for work in non-environmental public policy areas, I would suggest you major in economics. You can supplement this with electives in political science, history, and environmental studies.</p>
<p>I’m assuming that you’re also planning to combine this with a psychology major. History, political science, and environmental studies are not very related to psychology; certain aspects of economics fit well with psychology, however. (Of course, there’s not rule that says your majors or minors need to be closely related to each other, if you’re interested in two unrelated areas.) You can demonstrate your quantitative skills via psychology since you’ll have to take statistics and lab courses, research experience is recommended; and, a psychology major at some schools require calculus (recommended). Economics also is a quantitative field. (If environmental science at your school requires basic coursework in core sciences, e.g., general biology, general & organic chemistry, etc., that’s also good prep for certain areas of psychology.)</p>