Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Assess, Evaluate, and Analyze

Our graduates apply qualitative and quantitative methods and demonstrate information and media literacy to assess, evaluate, and analyze evidence, literature, perspectives, and arguments to build defensible positions on environmental knowledge and interpretations.

Knowledge

Our graduates apply quantitative, biological, ecological, chemical, social, and environmental science concepts and skills to demonstrate interdisciplinary knowledge of the environment.

Science Inquiry

Our graduates identify environmental needs, form research questions, collect evidence, and develop data-based explanations.

Systems Thinking

Our graduates explore the interconnectivity and ecological literacy of the environment to demonstrate how parts of the environment interact, connect, cycle and feedback, informing our responses and decisions to environmental opportunities and challenges.

Growth Mindset

Our graduates recognize individual, institutional, and governmental ethical responsibilities and actions that support a just world and sustainable environmental system.

Collaborate

Our graduates share experiences with their peers, stakeholders, community members, campus partners, and mentors to gain a deeper understanding of environmental complexities.

Communicate

Our graduates effectively communicate to diverse audiences in written, spoken, visual, and other modes of communication.

Professional Practice

Our graduates broaden their perspective in environmental fields and are ready to foster new relationships, collaborate, navigate multiple stakeholders, and continue their career in an environmental field or graduate program.

Ethical Understanding

Our graduates develop individual values and connections to environmental historical, cultural, and spiritual practices to become an engaged citizen that contributes to our understanding of and response to environmental issues.