Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Science

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Environmental Science is an academic discipline that incorporates multiple fields of scientific study - such as physics, biology, geology, geography, and chemistry - in order to study the environment and find solutions to environmental problems.The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Science emphasizes rigorous academic course work, student involvement in faculty research, and collaborative efforts with other universities, community/junior colleges, national laboratories, regulatory agencies, corporate environmental contractors, utilities, and municipalities.Our program offers students the opportunity to pursue a general degree with the option to specialize in a specific concentration, equipping them for impactful careers in environmental science.The curriculum encompasses a broad range of topics, including ecology, biology, chemistry, geology, and social sciences. Key areas of study include air quality, pollution, restoration & waste management, marine science, microbial ecosystems, environmental policy, soil health & degradation, and water sanitation & hygiene. This comprehensive approach ensures students are well-prepared to address complex environmental challenges and contribute to sustainable solutions.This program offers students the opportunity for a general degree in environmental sciences with options for a specialized concentration in the following:Environmental Restoration & Waste Management,Environmental Monitoring & Instrumentation,Environmental Toxicology/Risk Assessment, Sustainability Science, andEnvironmental Policy.Environmental Science is a multidisciplinary field that delves into the interactions between humans and the natural environment.Our program offers students the opportunity to pursue a general degree with the option to specialize in a specific concentration, equipping them for impactful careers in environmental science.The curriculum encompasses a broad range of topics, including ecology, biology, chemistry, geology, and social sciences. Key areas of study include air quality, pollution, restoration & waste management, marine science, microbial ecosystems, environmental policy, soil health & degradation, and water sanitation & hygiene. This comprehensive approach ensures students are well-prepared to address complex environmental challenges and contribute to sustainable solutions.

School of the Environment