Important concepts from biology, chemistry, geology, physics, economics, geography, sociology and political science are integrated to explore their connections. BGSU's environmental science program places special attention on interactions between humans and nature and the environmental conflicts which arise from competing uses of resources. Students completing the environmental science program have a wide range of career opportunities available. Graduates qualify for positions in fields such as natural resource management, wildlife protection and preservation, biological and chemical analysis, conservation biology, remediation, public health and safety, energy systems design, and process and product research and development. Opportunities exist in business as consultants, in industry and government as managers and technicians, and in non-profit organizations and laboratories as technical specialists working on current threats to environmental integrity.
Some students continue their education in veterinary medicine, engineering or law.
Others attend graduate school in their field of concentration. Demand is increasing in outdoor schools, travel and adventure programs. Graduates make assessments on manufacturer waste streams and quality control in product design. An increasing number of graduates is needed to address solid waste disposal problems and devise products using recycled materials. Concern for wetlands preservation has created a need for plant and soils specialists.