Environmental Science
Providing the necessary background and experience in the natural and social sciences.
Program Overview
With the study of Environmental Science, you will be prepared for leadership opportunities throughout the ever-changing natural science world. Throughout your coursework, you will be prepared for critical thinking for today's complex environmental problems or plan for a post-graduate degree.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain, using appropriate terminology, the major concepts in environmental science including major environmental problems, their causes, consequences, and potential solutions.
- Explain the fundamentals of scientific inquiry, interpret the results of scientific investigations, and draw reasonable conclusions from data.
- Communicate scientific information in oral and written form.
- Relate models, theories, and concepts to real-world phenomena.
- Use standard scientific equipment appropriately and safely.
- Explain, using appropriate terminology, the major environmental laws in the United States.
- Function successfully in an environmental science internship.
Potential Job Opportunities
- Environmental Educator
- Ecologist
- Water-Quality Scientist
- Environmental Health Officer