Internships are strongly recommended as a part of the curriculum. Course work emphasizes skills obtained in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Additional course work from other departments may be recommended. Building upon a broad foundation in science and mathematics, the program emphasizes those areas of geology most pertinent to environmental work, including rocks and minerals, geochemistry, geologic structures, geophysics, and hydrology. Analytic skills, hands-on training with modern technology, and written and oral skills are incorporated in a majority of the course work.
Students commonly complete internships as part of their studies.
Bachelor of Science in Public Health Environmental Health . This program is offered by the Department of Health. In environmental health, a rigorous scientific preparation is synthesized with specialized, applied courses in a wide range of environmental subjects to prepare the student for a career as an environmental health scientist. Water resources, pollution control, hazardous materials management, and industrial hygiene and safety are the major subdisciplines in this program. A one-semester senior internship is required of all majors.