Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences - Geosciences

Program Description

Environmental sciences is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on scientific study of the environment and understanding of the earth as a complex network of interacting organic and inorganic systems.

Career possibilities for students in this major include jobs in conservation, environmental assessment, and hazardous waste management. Graduates also may work in a state park or pollution control agency or as an inspection and compliance officer with the National Park Service. The major also is excellent preparation for graduate study.

Environmental Geosciences provides a basic understanding of geological principles and a working knowledge of basic geologic principles applied in the environmental industry; providing a strong foundation for graduate study in environmental geology, engineering geology, and natural hazards assessment