Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin

Environmental Science, B.S.


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         Environmental Science, B.S. 4-year sequences:

Introduction
Graduates obtaining a B.S. in Environmental Science are well-prepared to meet today’s rapidly shifting global career demands and to face opportunities focused on environmental preservation, restoration, and sustainable management. Concentrations are designed to prepare students for professional careers and/or advanced studies. These concentrations provide proficiency and expertise in the areas of: Aquatic Biology, Environmental Health, Natural Resource Conservation, and the Human Dimensions of Environmental Science. Upon completion of the environmental science program, students will possess a strong foundation of environmental science, use problem-solving skills, and apply theoretical principles to research, geographic information systems, statistical applications and sustainability modeling. Students are introduced to various components of industry via a required internship. Graduates are prepared to solve real life environmental problems as a result of practical skills developed in the field and in the lab. The focus on global ethical responsibility combined with communication and teamwork enhance students’ professionalism and social awareness for success in individual and collaborative settings.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for graduation 120 credits  
Stout Core 40 credits  
Core Requirements 33 credits  
Concentrations 47 credits  

Program Requirements


Stout Core (40 credits)


Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences (11 credits)


Arts and Humanities (6 credits)


Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)


Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)


Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses.

Electives to reach 40 Stout Core credits


Students must also take courses with the following designations:


Racial and Ethnic Studies (2 courses)


Global Perspective (2 courses)


Concentrations (47 credits)


Aquatic Biology Concentration


Aquatic Biology - Selectives (11 credits)

If not taken to satisfy other Aquatic Biology requirements, the following courses may be used to satisfy this selective requirement.

Environmental Health Concentration


Natural Resources Conservation Concentration


Natural Resources Conservation Concentration - Selectives (17-18 credits)

If not taken to satisfy other Natural Resources Conservation requirements, the following courses may be used to satisfy this selective requirement. 

Human Dimensions Concentration


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