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The B.S. in Environmental Science program is highly interdisciplinary. You will take courses offering a comprehensive understanding about the earth, the environment and human impacts, as well as a firm base in science and mathematics.

Many of our courses provide hands-on experiences through field trips, applied measurements in the field and analyses in analytical laboratories to measure major and trace elements and pollutants.

The B.S. in Environmental Science offers two degree options, which lead to a wide range of career opportunities.

Environmental Science Option — Gain an understanding of human impacts on the environment and major environmental challenges, including climate change, pollution and sustainability. You will graduate prepared for careers that require knowledge in management and protection of the environment, pollution control and remediation of contaminated sites, environmental law and regulations, natural resources and environmental economics.

Geoscience Option — Gain an understanding of earth systems processes that involve the solid earth and hydrosphere, including the impact of sea-level change, geologic hazards, ground and surface water availability and quality, mineral resources, geochemistry and paleoclimatology. This broad and in-depth understanding of natural systems will lead to careers focused on environmental remediation and regulation, mineral resources required for modern technology and the transition to sustainable energy sources, water resources and employment opportunities with private and government entities that require a broad understanding of natural processes.

Learning Outcomes

A graduate in Environmental Science (B.S.) will be able to:

Understand physical, chemical and biological processes in an earth systems context.

Demonstrate an understanding of human impacts on the environment.

Analyze and address major environmental challenges including climate change, pollution, sustainability, and environmental impacts.

Demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate scientific data.

Demonstrate computational, quantitative and oral/written language competence.