Majoring in Environmental Science at UConn

The major in Environmental Science is based in the physical and biological sciences, but also includes course work in selected areas of the social sciences. The curriculum offers a comprehensive approach to the study of environmental problems, including not only a rigorous scientific background, but also detailed analyses of the social and economic implications of environmental issues. The complexity and interdisciplinary nature of environmental science is reflected inthe core requirements of the major. These courses, assembled from several different academic departments representing two colleges, provide both breadth and depth preparing students for careers that deal with environmental issues, and for graduate study in environmental science and related fields. The major leads to Bachelor of Science degree, and may be adopted by students in either the College of Agricuture and Natural Resources or the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.