The curriculum is designed to help students acquire a full range of English skills needed for success in university studies. ESLI courses will not apply to the 128-hour requirement for graduation nor be calculated in the GPA for honors. Further details are available in the ESLI brochure. Description Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students to enter a wide variety of professional careers as well as graduate programs in pollution abatement, conservation, environmental assessment and education. Government, industry and private research groups all provide entry level positions for environmental scientists.
Faculty members are active in environmental research throughout Texas, Mexico, and Central America.
The science faculty at University of the Incarnate Word offers unique opportunities for students to become involved in environmental research as undergraduates. Critically analyze and evaluate environmental problems and issues, and identify possible solutions compatible with the needs and requirements of all life on the Earth. Understand the necessity of conserving our natural resources for maintaining and improving the quality of human life. Understand the physical, chemical, and biological processes that operate in the natural environment of the Earth, and comprehend the complex connections and interactions among these processes. Develop a sense of service toward promoting environmental stewardship for future generations.