Majors in Environmental Programs
BS Environmental Studies
The increasing demands that population growth and affluence put on Earth’s natural resources and environment require greater numbers of trained professionals and informed citizens. The degree is designed to educate students about the scientific, human-dimension and policy aspects of environmental issues facing our state and nation as they work in regulatory agencies, industry and non-governmental organizations to resolve problems. Students focus upper division coursework in one of five environmental themes: urban environment, occupational health and safety, environmental regulation and compliance, Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) and global environment.
BS Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Studying environmental issues equips students with the ability to act critically and creatively in response to the current and future environmental challenges. It invites students to consider the social, political, and ethical dimensions of human transformation of the environment and to participate in the formulation of solutions to real world environmental problems. Students focus upper-division coursework in one of five environmental themes:
- Energy and the Environment
- Environmental in the Humanities
- Environmental Analytics
- Environmental Change and Sustainability
- Environmental Health and Justice
- Environmental Policy and Law
- Urban Environment
The program stresses mastery of skills that will position students for future success in environmental careers and for graduate and professional training in fields such as environmental consulting, public policy, journalism, education, and law.
B.S. Environmental Systems Science
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Systems Science (ENSS) provides students with rigorous interdisciplinary training in environmental science, systems thinking, and data analytics to address complex environmental challenges. The program emphasizes understanding Earth system processes and human-environment interactions through both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, preparing students to address complex environmental challenges using quantitative and systems-based approaches.
Students focus coursework in one of five environmental themes:
- Biosphere
- Climate Change
- Environmental Modeling and Data Science
- Hazards and Resilience
- Water System Science
Other Degree Options in Environmental Programs
Minor in Environmental Systems Science
The minor in Environmental Systems Science embraces all earth systems sciences to give the student a rigorous interdisciplinary education including issues associated with environmental policy. Coursework of 15 credits centers on atmospheric sciences and air quality, resources and the environment, oceanography and marine pollution, environmental geology, and climate change. The minor prepares students for careers in industry, environmental and engineering consulting firms, non-governmental organizations, and governmental regulatory agencies, among other entities.
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