Environmental and Soil Sciences Major, BS in Environmental and Soil Sciences – Soil Science Concentration

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Many human activities adversely impact soil, water, and environmental quality. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Soil Sciences provides students with a strong grounding in basic sciences and technology to prepare them for careers in environmental and natural resource management. Students in this program study basic natural sciences as well as applied areas such as ecology, soil sciences, and natural resource policy. Students also build expertise with modern technologies such as geographical information systems, global positioning systems, and computer applications in natural resource management. Graduates are prepared to work in a wide variety of interesting and challenging career paths and to work with a broad variety of other professionals to solve complex problems. Examples of potential careers include soil and environmental specialists and scientists; state and federal regulatory agency work; private consulting in environmental and agricultural areas; and working with non-governmental organizations with interests in agriculture, environment, and natural resources. Students receiving this degree are also very competitive for placement in graduate programs in environmental and agricultural sciences and technology, as well as law school.

The core program provides a strong grounding in the sciences and technology, while concentrations permit a focus on either science or technology. The three concentrations in this program are soil science, environmental science, and agricultural systems technology.