BS in Environmental Science and Policy

Help the earth and environment

Environmental science is the exploration of human-environment interactions across continents and cultures. This environmental science and policy program studies the history of how humans have modified the planet and teach you how to guide the future of human influence on the environment. You'll get a firm foundation in the fundamentals of both the science and policy of the environment and its impact on humanity. You'll become an active participant in environmentally-themed initiatives—locally and abroad—and develop your own solutions to current problems pertaining to wildlife, conservation, environmental health, ecology, and marine science.

This environmental science degree is the perfect stepping stone for a career in either education or law. Besides your core classes, you'll study public policy, human behavior, general chemistry, and ethical decision-making. All of these courses will help you make the best decision for our planet's future.

Environmental science and policy information

By combining the natural sciences of ecology, environmental health, and statistics with the social sciences of policy, you'll gain a deep understanding of sustainable goals for the future. Learning environmental science isn't just about the climate, it also encompasses wildlife conservation and ecology. Here's more information on what you can expect to learn:

• Environmental politics and justice, risk and public health and policy
• Ways humans have affected the environment and what the future holds
• Global human culture and how different populations have interacted with their environments