As human population grows and technology advances, pressures on earth's natural systems are becoming increasingly intense and complex. Environmental Science is an exciting field where science is used to best serve society. The curriculum recognizes the need for well-trained scientists to cope with balancing human requirements and environmental conservation. Majors acquire an understanding of earth systems by taking courses in the natural sciences, as well as courses investigating environmental stress. Students learn to critically evaluate the diverse information necessary for sound environmental analysis.
Courses foster an interdisciplinary approach to environmental problem-solving.
Internships or some type of work or field experience are extremely valuable in preparing you for a career in Environmental Science. You might want to consider a semester or summer program at the Biosphere 2 Center or some other field program. In addition, all students majoring in Environmental Science are urged to take a course where you gain experience using spreadsheets, statistics, and data analysis on computers. Students wishing to go on to graduate school or careers in the earth and physical sciences should take at least two semesters each of calculus, physics, and chemistry.