What You’ll Learn
Through a curriculum that reaches from ecology to biology to environmental law, environmental science minors develop the conceptual knowledge and technical skills necessary to address environmental problems.
Paired with your courses in other science majors the minor helps you develop a broader understanding of our impact on the world around us.
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Curriculum
Our minor prepares you for work or graduate school in environmentally-related fields, from environmental health and safety to work with non-governmental organizations. If you are a science major, this minor can help broaden your skills, making you more attractive to future employers.
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Admission Requirements
We recommend submitting first-year applications in October or early November. We decide your admission once you complete your application.
Next Deadline for Transfer Students
Fall Semester: August 1
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Opportunities to Explore
As an environmental science minor, you'll have opportunities for field work and research under the guidance of our faculty. You'll see how classroom knowledge gets applied in the real world.
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Career Outlook
There is an ongoing demand for environmental scientists in industry, government, and nonprofit environmental organizations. Our graduates have gone on to work for the US Fish and Wildlife Service , US Army Corps of Engineers, US Geological Survey , National Weather Service, US National Park Service, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, prestigious graduate schools and major corporations.
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Schedule a VisitI really enjoy the welcoming atmosphere that the faculty and staff provides the students. They always make themselves available to help and are very supportive, no matter what it is you want to study.Oscar Pecca-Perez, ‘17