Bachelor of Science
Dive into your interest in all things science – our Environmental Science major provides you with opportunities to gain experience and knowledge in the natural world. Whether your career goals are scientific, conservation-oriented, political or otherwise, the hands-on field experience and in-depth knowledge you’ll gain from professionals in their field will give you the head start you need.
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Michaela Halvorson
Read more about MichaelaGraduate and surface water hydrologist
I went on a trip to the Boundary Waters with my professor for an archaeological dig, where I was able to put my soils and geology knowledge to use. My classroom experience has been phenomenal. Environmental Science is such a well-rounded discipline – we are able to talk about the biology, chemistry, ecology, economics, philosophy, politics and so much more!
- Health StudiesAdd a Health Studies MinorPair your Environmental Science degree with knowledge in health studies.
- ChemistryAdd a Chemistry MinorAdd an element of analysis to your education with the addition of chemistry and physics coursework.
- BiologyAdd a Biology MinorIf nature is your interest, consider a biology minor to enhance your environmental knowledge.
- PhysicsAdd a Physics MinorAdd knowledge about thermodynamics to your Environmental Science background and make your resume stronger.
Beyond graduation
Explore the possibilities
Have a voice in the arena on current issues such as governmental policies, climate change, or economics with your Environmental Science degree. Career options for degree holders include:
- Forest or Conservation Technician
- Environmental Specialist
- Climate Change Analyst
- Environmental Health Specialist
- Environmental Restoration Planner
- Industrial Ecologist
- Environmental Regulatory Technician
- Forest or Conservation Technician
- Health, Safety and Environment Specialist
- Conservation Scientist
- Park Ranger
- Environmental Planner/Scientist
- Environmental Engineering Technician
- Sustainability Specialist
- Environmental Compliance Specialist
- Compliance Officer/Analyst
Travel while earning your degree
Join clubs and organizations to get involved on campus and in your major.
Experience graduate-level research opportunities
Where you'll study
Plan of Study
- General Chemistry
- Introduction to Earth Science
- Precalculus
- Computer Science and Literacy
- Learning to Live
- General Biology II.
- General Chemistry II
- Elective
- Introduction to Professional Writing
- General Biology I
- Soil Science and Survey
- Introductory College Physics I
- Social Science
- Speech Communication
- Directed Elective
- Environmental Earth Science
- Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
- Applied Calculus I
- Conservation Biology
- Directed Elective
- English Composition
- Literacies
- Social Science
- Art and Music
- Environmental Law and Regulations
- Biostatistics and Experimental Design
- Elective
- Additional Humanities or Social Science
- Integrated Science Capstone
- Directed Elective
- Elective
- Introduction to GIS
- Directed Elective
- Elective
- Hydrology
Meet the advisor
Science
- Rhoades Science Center 332
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