The Environmental Science major is an interdisciplinary program that helps students develop knowledge about social-environmental patterns, processes, and issues by exploring diverse relationships between humans and the environment. Courses in ecology, chemistry, geoscience, and environmental management emphasize scientific examination of social-environmental systems for understanding complex problems and working toward solutions. A degree in environmental science prepares students for many careers in natural resource management, ecological science, conservation biology, environmental education, and other areas related to environmental issues and sustainability. In addition, environmental science courses encourage students to reflect on their personal relationships to the environment and sustainability, and take actions to improve the sustainability and environmental quality of communities from local through global scales.
Students who declare Environmental Science majors must complete ENVS 101 and BIO 104 with an average grade of C-or higher to continue in the program.
All Environmental Science majors must also complete the University’s general education requirements and earn a minimum of 120 credits.
