Environmental Science, B.S.

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STEM Designation: This program is STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)-designated by the Department of Homeland Security. For more information, please see https://www.newhaven.edu/admissions/stem-designated-programs.php

Program Outcomes

1. Students will have a solid framework of knowledge and skills within the interdisciplinary fields of environmental science appropriate for a baccalaureate degree.

2. Students will be able to employ various advanced technologies and scientific methods for addressing environmental problems, as well as make effective field observations and notes.

3. Students will be able to write effectively and develop and give oral presentations.

4. Students will be able to critically analyze interdisciplinary environmental problems.

5. Students will be able to utilize scientific information databases and understand and assess scientific literature.

All students earning a bachelor's degree in environmental science must complete the University Core Curriculum with the following restrictions:

CC 3.1: MATH 2228
CC 4.1: BIOL 2253
CC 3.2: MATH 1117
CC 4.2: ENVS 4500
CC 5.2: ENVS 4540

Major Courses

Note: Some courses listed below are used to fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements

Plus 18 to 24 credits of resticted electives

Select six restricted electives (18-24 credits total) from the following (no more than two classes with the same course prefix, except ENVS, may be counted as restricted electives within the program):