The environmental science major provides both theoretical and applied knowledge for students interested in professional careers in the environmental sciences, e.g., environmental consulting, environmental regulation and monitoring, environmental conservation, environmental health sciences (toxicology, occupational health, health physics, industrial hygiene, water quality industry) and the ecological sciences. In addition, the curriculum will facilitate entry into graduate programs in the ecological, environmental health (health physics, microbiology, occupational health, toxicology) and environmental sciences.
The program is interdisciplinary with required and recommended courses coming from biology, chemistry, geology, philosophy and political sciences. In addition, it is designed to provide needed job experiences through the completion of two required internships. For students interested in graduate study in the environmental sciences, one internship may be replaced with independent research in the environmental sciences.
All environmental science majors are assigned advisors within the program. Students are encouraged to work closely with their advisor to discuss career expectations, choose their major electives, plan their internships and develop their entire academic program. Students must maintain an overall 2.0 G.P.A. in their major and support courses.