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Environmental Science

What is Environmental Science?Environmental science is the study of the natural environment and its processes and interactions, including how humans impact and interact within the environment. The objective is to improve the current and future welfare of humans through the application of science and the development of sound environmental policies.

Why Study Environmental Science?Over time, people are becoming more aware of the importance of monitoring and protecting the environment in which we live. We are realizing we have a significant impact on the natural environment around us, and global population growth is increasing the demand for positions in the field.

An environmental science degree is versatile, allowing graduates to be employed in a wide range of fields and sectors. As an environmental science major, your courses will involve problem-solving studies related to water and soil quality, economics, environmental policy, political science, resource management and engineering. In addition, you will gain important skills in communication, philosophy, ethics and sociology.

Finish in 4For each undergraduate degree program in CASNR, we have prepared example plans of how you may successfully complete your degree plan in four years.

Destiny BarkerGrove, Oklahoma

“I have known environmental science was for me since I was little. I love science, I love the environment, and I aspire to create a more sustainable future.”

Student Spotlight

Conservation planningChemistEducationEnvironmental controlEnvironmental lawEnvironmental remediationEnvironmental researchExtension educationGeoscience

HydrologyLand-use planningProtection planningSoil and water qualityState and federal agenciesWaste disposalWetlands and watershed management

Where Do You See Yourself?

Undergraduate ResearchStudents majoring in environmental science benefit from working with faculty who are conducting cutting-edge research involving environmental problems. CASNR has long been committed to fostering research opportunities and partnerships that lead to scholastic achievement, societal improvements, technological innovation and economic revitalization.

A Multi-Faceted ApproachThe environmental science undergraduate major is directly supported by faculty from the departments of agricultural economics, biosystems and agricultural engineering, entomology and plant pathology, horticulture and landscape architecture, natural resource ecology and management, and plant and soil sciences. The combined efforts and experience of the faculty members provides a unique and multi-faceted approach to learning for students in the degree program.

Environmental Science Interdisciplinary Program

Expanding Minds, Inspiring Purpose

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Major OptionsWithin environmental science, you have the option to select a predefined emphasis area or work with your faculty advisor to customize your plan of study.

Environmental PolicyFocus on environmental law, regulation and policy.

Natural ResourcesFocus on natural resources, ecology and management.

Water ResourcesFocus on water properties and the quality and quantity of water resources.

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College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

Environmental Science Interdisciplinary Program

Fast Fact According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs within the environmental science field are projected to grow about 15 percent through 2022, which is higher than the average for all job fields.

Highlight Many courses in this program are designed to get students outside and out of traditional classroom settings. For example, the senior-level capstone class features a team-based project, which helps students develop real-world experience as they work with professionals in environmental science related fields.