Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences - Hydrosciences

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 Hydrosciences helps students acquire an understanding of geological principles and a working knowledge of hydrogeology and hydrogeochemistry; preparing students for graduate study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geochemistry, aqueous chemistry, and environmental engineering