Frostburg to Offer B.S. Degree in Environmental Science
Aug 23, 2023 8:00 AM
Biology, Geography Concentrations Combined into New Bachelor of Science Major
Frostburg State University’s Departments of Biology and Geography have established an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science to replace the environmental science concentrations previously offered within the biology and earth sciences majors. This new degree program also replaces the suspended Environmental Analysis and Planning major.
The Environmental Science major provides students an academic degree program that addresses several current challenges facing society while also producing graduates with the environmental skills and knowledge to meet workforce demands.
“This new program has been designed with flexibility in mind,” says Dr. Richard Russo, chair and professor of the Geography Department at FSU. “After taking foundational courses in the sciences, the advanced coursework is a ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ in environmental science. We will also work with students to integrate internship experiences into their academic program.”
Students enrolled in the new B.S. in Environmental Science will study topics ranging from climate and soil science to ecology and wildlife management while learning to mitigate harm, solve problems and plan for a healthier future. This program can also serve as an entryway into the new Master in Environmental Management (MEM) in Sustainability offered jointly by FSU and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES).
Environmental Science is an in-demand field due to the increasing public interest in climate and environment. Environmental Scientists are employed by state and federal agencies, environmental consulting and engineering firms, mining and petroleum exploration companies, law firms specializing in environmental law and even museums, nature conservancies and publishers and producers of science media.
For more information about the new B.S. in Environmental Science, visit the Environmental Science web site or email fsuadmissions@frostburg.edu.
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