The Environmental Programs majors prepare you for careers in education; local, state and federal government; not-for-profit organizations; private-sector environmental consulting; and business. Both program degrees also prepare you for continuing your education in diverse fields, such as law school, and master’s degrees in areas such as urban planning, water resources management, natural resource management, conservation, oceanography, geology, geography and atmospheric science.
B.S. Environmental Systems Science
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Systems Science (ENSS) provides students with rigorous interdisciplinary training in environmental science, systems thinking, and data analytics to address complex environmental challenges. The program emphasizes understanding Earth system processes and human-environment interactions through both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, preparing students to address complex environmental challenges using quantitative and systems-based approaches.
B.S. Environmental Studies
The B.S. in Environmental Studies (ENST) offers an extensive suite of policy courses which will enable you to understand the public policy debates surrounding environmental issues and ultimately participate in the formulation of policy. It integrates courses from the college’s four departments – Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Geology and Geophysics, and Oceanography – to give you the solid foundation in Earth system sciences needed to effectively participate in and affect those debates. ENST majors will select an area of specialization from Urban Environments, Geographic Information Science and Technology, Environmental Regulation and Compliance, Occupational Health and Safety, or Global Environment.