Welcome to the Bachelor of Science Environmental Science

Located at the intersection of science, technology, and the social sciences, careers in Environmental Science span a myriad of job descriptions and represent an endless array of new, and exciting challenges. Depending on their interests, students can pursue the timely topics of water quality, climate change adaptation and mitigation, recycling, solid waste management, and natural hazards management. Housed in the Department of Geosciences, the interdisciplinary Environmental Science program is invaluable in today's world with the numerous environmental challenges we face. The Environmental Science major only has one concentration, but there are plenty of options within the major requirements to tailor the degree to that interests you! Environmental scientists work in a variety of careers across all sectors of the economy. Given the challenges of climate change and the need for more environmentally sustainable ways of life, the work of environmental scientists is more important than ever before.

Career Path

The interaction between the environment and human activities represents a continuously expanding field of career opportunities. Examples include: Ecologist, Environmental analyst, Environmental compliance and sustainability manager, Environmental educator, Environmental health and safety manager, Environmental planner, Environmental technologist, Hazardous materials administrator, Regulatory compliance and sustainability specialist, Streams and watershed specialist, And many other careers!