Environmental Science, B.S.

California Baptist University

Program Summary:

The Environmental Science, B.S. program equips students with the skills and knowledge to analyze, understand, and mitigate environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, resource depletion, and habitat destruction. The program typically includes both theoretical coursework and practical fieldwork to prepare students for careers in environmental research, policy, conservation, and management.

Key areas of study often include:

1. Environmental Biology: Understanding ecosystems, biodiversity, and the interactions between organisms and their environment.
2. Environmental Chemistry: Studying chemical processes and pollutants in the environment, including air, water, and soil contamination.
3. Geology and Earth Systems: Exploring the Earth's physical processes, including the study of rocks, minerals, and natural hazards.
4. Ecology: Analyzing ecosystems and the impact of human activities on natural habitats and species.
5. Climate Science: Understanding climate change, its causes, and its effects on ecosystems and human societies.
6. Environmental Policy and Management: Learning about laws, policies, and strategies to manage natural resources and address environmental issues.
7. Sustainability: Focusing on practices that promote environmental sustainability, conservation, and the management of renewable resources.
8. Environmental Data Analysis and Technology: Using modern technology, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and data analysis tools to study environmental data.

Graduates of the program are equipped to work in various sectors, including government agencies, environmental consulting firms, non-profit organizations, and private industry, where they can focus on sustainability, conservation, and environmental protection.