Environmental Science (BS)

B.S. in Environmental Science

Gain a broad scientific understanding of human influence on our natural world, from the molecular to a global scale, with our bachelor's degree in environmental science. Our leading curriculum and faculty prepare you to solve environmental and associated human health challenges in a time of rapid ecological change.

Why major in Environmental Science?

You want to protect the environment, and we're here to help you build a sustainable future. Prepare for your ideal career with our exciting classes and research opportunities spanning multiple disciplines focused on developing and implementing sustainable solutions. This where you increase your ability to think critically, work on a team and approach environmental issues from an experimental, entrepreneurial perspective.

Program Emphases

Our program lets you choose from four emphasis areas to build a degree that fits your interests.

Leadership, Sustainability and Communication

This path in our environmental science major teaches you environmental laws, science communication and environmental justice. You will learn how you can be a part of the response to pollution, waste management, biodiversity, natural resource management and climate change.

Offered at Tucson/Main & Online campuses.

Soil, Air and Water

This path in our environmental science major emphasizes strategies to help you solve issues faced by civilization in its stewardship of Earth’s resources. You will learn about environmental chemistry, environmental physics, environmental microbiology, biostatistics, geographic information sciences and professional development of environmental careers.

Offered at Tucson/Main & Online campuses.

Physical and Chemical Dynamics Emphasis

The path in our environmental science major explores the intricacies of the chemical, physical and hydrogeological processes of the environment. You will learn to apply these principles to environmental conservation and solve ecological challenges.

Offered at Tucson/Main campus.

The Biosphere Emphasis

This path in our environmental science major explores the interactions of microbes, plants, animals and humans with their physical and chemical environment. You will learn how to apply biological principles to biodiversity, adaptation to global change, as well as habitat conservation, restoration and rehabilitation.

Offered at Tucson/Main campus.