This is an appropriate model for working as an environmental professional. Students have the option to 'mix and match' courses from both emphasis areas or concentrate in a single area. The AES program emphasizes sophomore and senior projects. Each student selects an appropriate level of technology to use in his or her study as part of applying the scientific method. The sophomore project is completed over two terms and the senior project is spread over four terms.
Students prepare the groundwork for their senior project in winter term of their junior year.
Data collection for the senior project begins in the spring or summer of the junior year, depending on the needs of the project. The senior project concludes with courses focused on data analysis and presentation.