Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Degree
The Bachelor’s degree program in environmental studies is a great choice for people who want to learn how to make the world a better place. The current trends in “greening” of businesses and industry means that graduates from these types of programs are in demand. They can take the skills they learn at university and apply them to several types of work environments.
Students who choose environmental studies are well versed in natural sciences as well as the humanities. They develop their problem-solving abilities as they complete the requirements for their degree. Here are some examples of the courses you would be taking as an environmental sciences major:
• Atmospheric Processes
• Contaminant Hydrogeology
• Environmental Ethics
• Environmental Modeling Principles
• Environmental Policy & Risk Management
• Environmental Regulations
• Environmental Resources Economics
• Environmental Risk Analysis
• Introduction to Ecology
• Introduction to Marine Environment
• Introduction to Probability & Statistics
• Environmental Toxicology & Human Health
• Microbiology
• Organic Chemistry
Career Options
A graduate from the Bachelor’s degree program in environmental studies may want to consider these career options:
• Aquarium Director of Education
• Desert Ecologist
• Environmental Attorney
• Environmental Planner
• Environmental Organizing Consultant
• Forest Ranger
• Natural Resource Specialist
• Outdoor Adventure Educator
• State Park Resource Ecologist
• Wildlife Biologist
