Environmental Science (BS)

One of the largest scientific challenges we face today is the health and well-being of our planet. The BS in Environmental Science tackles this challenge head-on by preparing students to think and act critically and creatively to address real-world environmental issues. Focused on experiential and project based learning, the major is built on a strong foundation of natural and physical sciences, while offering a flexible curriculum and opportunities to participate in internships, citizen science, research, and fieldwork. Through these experiences, students gain the communication, interpersonal, and technical skills needed to construct, evaluate, and present solutions to environmental problems. This exciting and timely field of study promotes scientific literacy and prepares students for careers with private, state, or federal agencies. Students majoring in Environmental Science have found employment opportunities in wildlife ecology and conservation, climate science, restoration ecology, natural resource management, as park and forest rangers, in land and nature preservation, environmental data analysis, and environmental ethics and activism. Finally, as the sustainability sector continues to grow, these students are well-positioned for careers as sustainability officers, health and safety inspectors, environmental law and policy advocates, as well as in jobs focused on alternative energy, sustainable food systems, and waste reduction.