Environmental 科学 and Policy

This major is designed to provide the interdisciplinary background necessary for an environmental professional today.  It combines a strong foundation in science, 强调生物学, with broad training in geographical theory and techniques.

This program will prepare students to solve complex multidisciplinary problems and to communicate effectively with the scientific community and the general public.  Graduates with this major will be prepared to successfully obtain positions with consulting firms, 政府机构, 私营企业, and non-profit organizations.  They will be prepared for work as environmental analysts, town wetlands administrators, environmental educators, or environmental scientists. 

They will also be prepared to pursue graduate studies in Environmental 科学, 保护生物学, 资源管理, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, 环境法律, and Environmental Education.  Graduates who choose not to pursue careers in Environmental 科学 will be well prepared for any career that requires a strong science background emphasizing data analysis, 批判性思维, integration of complex information, spatial interpretation skills, effective communication and problem resolution skills.