BS in Environmental Studies
Adrian, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 28,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Environmental Studies major at Siena Heights University transforms its students into environmental professionals. After receiving an in-depth understanding of environmental issues and systems, students can then go out into the world as problem-solvers.
An interdisciplinary program of the Biology and Chemistry departments, the curriculum offers the following academic advantages:
- A variety of lecture, laboratory, research, and field courses to support career options in both the public and private sectors.
- Courses addressing environmental problem solving, scientific computing, experimental design, research statistics, and instrumentation address the depth of environmental science.
- Coursework preparing students for advanced degrees in environmental science, law, policy, health, industry, conservation, etc. Electives may be utilized to enhance preparation for specific graduate programs.
- Professional certifications and training.
- Summer internship opportunities.
- Career counseling and referrals.
Program Distinctions
Transforming students into environmental professionals in preparing their majors for a broad diversity of career options.
Delivers a variety of lecture, laboratory, research, and field courses to support career options in both the public and private sectors.
Provides courses addressing environmental problem-solving, scientific computing, experimental design, research statistics, and instrumentation to address the depth and breadth of environmental science.
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Scholarships and Funding
Did you know that approximately 90 percent of undergraduate students on the Adrian campus receive some form of financial assistance? Our admissions counselors and financial aid experts are committed to helping you find the best financial solutions for your education. Siena offers a wide range of opportunities that may be right for you, including:
- Academic scholarships
- Arts scholarships
- Athletic scholarships
- Campus Ministry scholarships
- Grants
- Work-study programs
- Federal loans
Your university financial aid package may include some or all of the above, resulting in a customized plan that makes Siena Heights University affordable for your family.
Curriculum
Course Requirements for Major
Program Requirements: 45 Credit Hours
- ENV 110 Introduction To Environmental Science 4 credit hours
- NSC 110 Earth Science 4 credit hours
- BAM 201 Business Communications 3 credit hours
- ECO 221 Microeconomics 3 credit hours
Or
- ECO 222 Macroeconomics 3 credit hours
- SOC 111 Introduction To Sociology 3 credit hours
Or
- SOC 113 Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours
- BIO 241 Animal Biology 4 credit hours
Or
- BIO 242 Plant Biology 4 credit hours
- GEO 301 Cultural Geography I 3 credit hours
Or
- GEO 302 Cultural Geography II 3 credit hours
- ENV 293 Independent Study 2 credit hours
- ENV 342 Industrial Ecology And Sustainability 3 credit hours
- PSC 380 Public Policy 3 credit hours
- ENV 380 Environmental Certifications 2 credit hours
- ENV 395 Junior Seminar In Environmental Science I 1 credit hours
- ENV 396 Junior Seminar In Environmental Science II 1 credit hours
- ENV 441 Environmental Regulations 3 credit hours
- ENV 450 Terrestrial Ecology & Field Biology 4 credit hours
Or
- ENV 451 Fresh Water Ecology and Field Biology 4 credit hours
- ENV 495 Senior Seminar I 1 credit hours
- ENV 496 Senior Seminar II 1 credit hours
Cognate Requirements: 29 Credit Hours
- CHE 141 General Chemistry I 4 credit hours
- PHY 141 General Physics I (Non-Calculus Based) 4 credit hours
- CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3 credit hours
- MAT 174 Data Analysis And Statistics 3 credit hours
- MAT 244 Statistical Analysis And Design 3 credit hours
Professional GIS Certificate Courses Through Michigan State University
(additional course fees will be applied)
- ENV 250 GIS: Introduction to Geospatial Technologies 3 credit hours
- ENV 251 GIS: Geographic Information Systems 3 credit hours
- ENV 252 GIS: Remote Sensing 3 credit hours
- ENV 253 GIS: Cartography 3 credit hours
Total for Major: 74 Credit Hours
Liberal Arts: 25 credit hours
General Electives: 21 credit hours
Total for Degree: 120 credit hours
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Career Opportunities
The major prepares students for a diverse set of career options. Related career titles for majors (by discipline) are:
Biology
- Agricultural scientist
- Agricultural technician
- Biochemist
- Biologist
- Biomedical engineer
- Biotechnologist
- Forest ranger
- Forester
- Microbiologist
- Natural resource specialist
- Ocean technician
- Range manager
- Wildlife manager
- Zoologist
Chemistry
- Biochemist
- Biologist
- Biomedical engineer
- Biotechnologist
- Chemical technician
- Chemist
Environmental Management
- Air/Water quality manager
- Air pollution analyst
- Alternative energy/technology auditor
- Architect
- City planner
- Civil engineer
- Conservation agent
- Conservation systems analyst
- Consumer safety inspector
- Earth scientist
- Engineering technician
- Environmental analyst
- Environment consultant
- Environmental educator
- Environmental engineer
- Environmental law
- Fundraiser
- Geographer
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Hazardous waste manager
- Hydrologist
- Industrial hygienist
- Management consultant
- Meteorologist
- Resource economist
- Seismologist
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