Environmental Science and Policy BS

The major in Environmental Science and Policy is designed to provide students with a broad interdisciplinary foundation in the fundamentals of both the science and policy of the environment. Within the major students will complete core courses in science and policy, in addition to environmental focused synthesis courses that show how science and policy can be combined to create meaningful assessment of and action of on environmental issues. Additionally, this program has a strong emphasis on skills students need to be successful within the environmental field, including technical, practical, field, and laboratory competencies. With this foundation, the student can tailor the major to their interests and career goals through the formal academic advising process. Upon completion of the program, majors will be trained to pursue graduate study in an environment related field or seek employment in government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, or industry.