Bachelor of Science
Environmental Sciences
Monitor, analyze and predict environmental processes by understanding weather patterns, environmental change, conservation practices, soil systems and biological organisms, while improving environmental quality for communities. Choose an emphasis area:
- Water. Develop expertise in water resources to address water quality, availability and environmental sustainability
- Atmosphere. Study weather systems and forecasting to become a meteorologist.
- Land and Soil. Learn to collect, analyze and interpret environmental data to support sustainable land management and conservation practices.
- Outreach and Education. Build skills to communicate environmental principles to engage the public on environmental challenges and solutions.
Program Details
Accelerated Master’s Program
Environmental Sciences: Atmosphere (BS) → Natural Resources (MS)
Career possibilities
Broadcast Meteorologist • Climate Consultation • Environmental Policy & Law • Hydrologist • Crop Yield Forecaster
Internships & employers
NASA • Burns & McDonnell • Barr Engineering • Rocky Mountain Conservancy • National Weather Service
Classes you might take
Atmospheric Dynamics • Radar Meteorology • Hydrologic & Water Quality Modeling • Pollutant Fate & Transport • Genesis of Soil Landscapes
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Admissions and Application
You can declare Environmental Sciences as your major at any point during your career at MU without a separate application.
- Current students: Declare or change your major.
- New students: Apply to MU and choose Environmental Sciences as your major.
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