DHS Adds New STEM Field

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added a new field of study to STEM Designated Degree Program List effective as of July 23, 2024: Environmental/Natural Resource Economics (03.0204).  This field applies economic concepts to analyze environmental issues like pollution, land use, and conservation policies, incorporating cost-benefit analyses and impact assessments.

Greenberg Traurig:
DHS Adds New STEM Field to Designated Degree Program List

Federal Register:
Update to the Department of Homeland Security STEM Designated Degree Program List