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Dec 01, 2024
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2024-2025 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog
Environmental Science Major (B.S.)
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The bachelor of science in environmental science engages students in the study of the earth and its habitable environments, with focus on natural and physical processes that shape our planet. Students gain foundational knowledge in the natural sciences, informing them about the environment in which we live. Students majoring in environmental science choose between two tracks depending on their academic goals: conservation/stewardship or public/occupational health. Students will engage in a combination of experiential learning, fieldwork, internships, and study abroad opportunities. The major is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers as well as graduate and professional programs.
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General Education - University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits
Click here to view the General Education - University Core Curriculum requirements. General Education - Distribution Areas: 28 Credits
Environmental Science Major: 50-52 Credits
Environmental Science Core: 20 Credits
Mathematics: 3-4 Credits
(choose one course) Social Sciences: 7 Credits
Environmental Science Concentration (choose one): 18-20 Credits
Conservation/Stewardship Concentration: 20 Credits
(choose 20 credits from the following) Public/Occupational Health Concentration: 18-20 Credits
(choose 18-20 credits from the following) General Electives: 27-30 Credits
Total Required Credits: 128
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