Social Ecologist
Social ecology addresses issues involved in the relationships between human populations and their environments. The ways in which human societies relate to each other and to the planet have profound implications for the quality of life around the globe. Social ecology recognizes the complex dynamics of a whole person (mind, body, psyche, spirit) as integrated into a vast web of living systems.
Social ecologists are effective communicators who serve as change agents in diverse communities. With a cross-cultural understanding and an appreciation of historical relationships between the self and larger social institutions and processes, these professionals facilitate the development of positive models for building and sustaining healthy communities in a global age.
At JFK University, the School of Education and Liberal Arts (SELA) offers the BA in Social Ecology, a program that cultivates deeper understanding of oneself and the larger multicultural society and understands the self as an organic part of that larger ecosystem. The program values personal, intellectual, and spiritual growth as equally important dimensions of becoming an informed, empowered agent committed to making the world a better place for all of us.
Coursework in social ecology at JFKU includes cultural and spiritual practices; social and political institutions and processes; analysis of media, ritual, and symbol; how changing roles and values impact individuals’ and families’ lives; and the co-evolution between natural and social environments. The program provides theoretical tools for understanding the interrelationships between individuals and societies, as well as practical tools for making meaningful contributions to the communities we inhabit. Specializations include East/West spirituality, transpersonal studies, integrative health, multicultural studies, and women’s studies.
To learn more, contact the School of Education and Liberal Arts.