The goal of the environmental science program at the School of Natural Resources is to understand these and other issues as a means for improving the quality of life. In order to do so, it is important to understand the scientific processes and principles of the natural environment. Environmental science graduates work in a variety of environments and with many differing organizations, agencies, industries, and consulting firms. Some graduates go on to professional programs such as law or medicine. Employment in the areas of hazardous and solid waste management, water quality management, air pollution control, and land management are typical.
Career opportunities are quite diverse and expanding everyday.
This option deals with the management and solutions to these problems. Students study a variety of subjects ranging from civil engineering to microbiology. Water Quality Option Imagine the water that came out of your faucet at home was not safe for drinking or bathing, or that the birds that visit your backyard feeder no longer came because the wetlands they used for rest during migration had disappeared. These are some of the water quality issues that our program addresses. Students will learn about soils and hydrology as well as methods for rehabilitation and restoration of ecosystems.