Environmental Science and Conservation – STEM designated

As an environmental science major with the Department of Environmental Sciences and Society, you will work closely with expert faculty who will immerse you in the environmental sciences of this northern ecoregion. Like to travel? We do that, too, with several field-based and research courses that will take you to places such as the Desert Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and the Amazon. Our courses are rooted in the connections between humans and the natural world, and most are small enough to provide hands-on, detailed experiences in the outdoors, classroom, or state-of-the-art research spaces like our TREES Lab and GIS Labs. Whether you choose to pursue an environmental science degree through our major, minor, or certificate, the experiences you gain here will provide the foundation for a lifetime of environmental engagement and stewardship. Environmental degrees prepare students for a variety of fulfilling careers. You will leverage your interest in and knowledge of natural science to identify, analyze, and resolve problems related to the environment. Depending on which path you take, you could work in a laboratory or you could spend a significant amount of your time outdoors. Our research-based curriculum is an ideal launching pad for students interested in a career in research or graduate school. You’ll graduate ready to work in park ranger, natural resource management, wildlife management, cartography, geographic information systems, and many other positions.