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Environmental Sciences

You might choose a career in Environmental Sciences if you like:

  • Science
  • Problem Solving
  • Natural Resource Conservation
  • Environmental Policy

For more information about Environmental Sciences

Overview Brochure

Degree Sheets for Environmental Sciences Options:
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Background

This program is an interdisciplinary study of the biological, physical, and social sciences, and their application to environmental concerns. These applications are designed to improve the current and future welfare of the human race with environmental policies based on scientific principles and in accordance with the true benefits and costs as evaluated by an informed society.

Since this major is interdisciplinary and science-oriented, the student will take basic courses in biology, chemistry, math, physics, statistics, and several social sciences. The environmental science undergraduate major is directly supported by faculty from the departments of Agricultural Economics, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Forestry, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, and Plant and Soil Sciences. The major and its students also benefit from working in and out of the classroom and laboratory with faculty who are conducting cutting-edge research involving environmental problems.

Careers

  • Land use planning
  • Environmental control
  • Natural resources management
  • Waste disposal
  • Water and soil quality
  • Environmental remediation
  • Policy analysis
  • Chemist
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Data Technician
  • Environmental Lawyer

Options

  • Water resources
  • Natural resources
  • Environmental policy

Employers of Environmental Sciences Alumni

  • Accurate Labs
  • Apex Environmental
  • Atmospheric Research and Analysis
  • Intercon Services
  • Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma
  • US Army Corps of Engineers
  • Environmental Protection Agency

Frequently Asked Questions

Current Enrollment: Approximately 85 students
Student Organizations: Environmental Science Club

Approximately half of our Environmental Science students will attend graduate or professional school to gain more specific knowledge such as hydrology, soil remediation or environmental law.

CASNR awards more than $400,000 each year in scholarships and the department awards scholarships as well.