Environmental Science

Objectives

The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Environmental Science offers a course of study that will prepare students for technical careers in natural resource conservation, natural resource management, conservation law enforcement and waste management. Majors will gain a strong background in environmental science with core courses in the environmental and biological sciences. This background is further strengthened by courses in chemistry and earth science.

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree in Biology and Chemistry with practical applications tro the environment, or desire the more rigorous credentials of a B.S. degree. Such a degree could be used for jobs with state and local conservation departments and organizations, non-government organizations, environmental protection agencies, and organizations involved in HAZMAT regulations.

The degree emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of Environmental Science, combining aspects of both biology and chemistry with added felxibility emphasizing either an ecological or chemical track.

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