Program Overview
Transform your passion for the environment into a rewarding career with Youngstown State University’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. Our environmental science degree program offers a dynamic platform for students interested in understanding and improving the world around us. As a YSU environmental science major, you’ll explore a wide range of pressing challenges, gaining the in-depth knowledge and skills to turn your curiosity into meaningful contributions.
Our environmental science degree program combines rigorous scientific study with practical application, emphasizing critical thinking and hands-on problem-solving. Through classroom instruction, lab work, and field experience, you’ll develop sought-after expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), environmental regulations, and data analysis. These experiences will equip you to address urgent issues like pollution, sustainability, and public health.
Environmental science is the study of how natural systems interact with human activity, focusing on the complex relationships that shape our world. It encompasses diverse topics such as climate change, pollution, ecosystem management, and resource conservation. By integrating biology, chemistry, geology, and policy, environmental science seeks to understand and solve the pressing environmental challenges of today and tomorrow.
Equal parts inspiring and demanding, YSU’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of environmental processes, resources, and challenges. Our forward-thinking curriculum, developed with industry insights, ensures you’re well-prepared for diverse careers in environmental science.
Highlights of our environmental science program include:
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YSU’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program provides a broad-based education with a specialized focus in critical areas. Industry-informed and forward-thinking, our environmental science courses cover essential topics like environmental chemistry, water quality analysis, air pollution, and soil quality. Hands-on learning, including lab work, field research, and internships, allows you to apply your knowledge to real-world issues.
Turn your passion into action and help shape a more sustainable future with Youngstown State University’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. Our environmental science program is your gateway to a rewarding career, offering the hands-on experience and specialized skills you need to make a lasting impact on the environment and the communities you serve.
Youngstown State University awards thousands of dollars in scholarships annually to students in our College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These STEM scholarships come from a variety of sources, vary in amount, and are available to both incoming and current students in our environmental science degree program.
The STEM community has a variety of student professional organizations that allow you to grow and foster your learning in an environment with those who share the same interests.
Student professional organizations provide opportunities for you to meet experienced professionals, collaborate with students at other universities, or form relationships with colleagues outside the classroom. They provide social, academic, entrepreneurial, and professional networking opportunities.
