Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

About

The environmental science program at Saint Louis University focuses on developing a scientific understanding of Earth’s natural systems and their interconnections with human society. The SLU program represents a collaboration between several departments to provide a degree opportunity that bridges traditional academic boundaries. The Department of Earth, Environmental and Geospatial Science hosts the program, and provides student advising and mentoring. Environmental science encompasses the study of Earth’s environment, comprising the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, with emphasis on human interactions with these spheres. Students will learn how these spheres interact in the natural world, how human activities influence the environment, and how the ever-changing environment affects people. The environmental science program is designed so that students first gain a thorough foundation of knowledge in all spheres and then focus on one or more sub-disciplines, such as soil, water, energy, or climate change. The breadth-plus-depth structure of the program prepares students for advanced study toward M.S. or Ph.D. programs in scientific disciplines, professional schools such as law or public health, or for immediate employment in industry or government. The environmental science curriculum is built upon a breadth-plus-depth model that combines a comprehensive background in the natural sciences with specialized training in a chosen area of interest. All students entering the environmental science program are required to complete a core set of preparatory and skill-development courses that provide a rigorous introduction to the environmental sciences. Students then choose a specialized track that provides more advanced instruction in a specific discipline germane to environmental science.  

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Environmental Scientist, Conservation Scientist, Ecologist, Natural Resource Manager, Wildlife Biologist, Environmental Policy Analyst, Sustainability Specialist,Environmental Health Specialist, Environmental Compliance Officer, Forestry Specialist, Environmental Educator,Environmental Engineer (entry-level roles), Climate Change Analyst, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Planner, Marine Scientist, Water Quality Analyst, Soil Scientist, Air Quality Analyst,Hazardous Materials Specialist, Renewable Energy Analyst, Waste Management Specialist, Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist, NGO Program Officer (Environment), Government Environmental Officer,Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Specialist, Green Building Specialist, Environmental Data Analyst,Geographic Information Systems Analyst.