An academic minor field is not required under this curriculum. Core courses in the program stress technical and regulatory aspects of environmental quality. Opportunities are available for specialization in ecology, chemistry, geology, or geography. Students gain practical experience in the field through either an independent research project or the internship program. The internship involves real-world work experience in an area of Environmental Science with government, industry, or a consulting firm.
Academic credit is based on a written technical report and an oral presentation.
BS - interdisciplinary major in Environmental Science BS degrees in Environmental Science Catalog Curriculum Careers in environmental sciences with government and municipalities, industry, private consulting. The office for PreProfessional Studies works closely with students, apprising them of requirements and application procedures for professional schools.