Pursue your passion for the natural world
Pfeiffer University’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science equips graduates to protect the natural world through an understanding of environmental issues and scientific methods.
Do you love plants and animals? Are you interested in a career in conservation? The B.S. in Environmental Science may be the perfect fit for you. You’ll learn how to keep key resources safe, develop as a scientist, and prepare to embark on the career of your dreams.
About the Program
The bachelor of science in environmental science builds upon a strong liberal arts foundation. You’ll take a minimum of 67 semester hours of core environmental science courses ranging from biology to genetics and reconciliation ecology to writing for the life sciences. Dive into plant morphology, environmental ecology, and natural science electives tailored to your career aspirations.
How to Apply
To be admitted to the bachelor of science in environmental science program, you must apply to Pfeiffer using our undergraduate admissions application.
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The Pfeiffer environmental science program brings together core liberal arts competencies and 67 semester hours in environmental science. Students in the program also take courses in business and communication in order to be as professionally prepared as possible. One-on-one research projects with professors are a hallmark of the environmental science program.
Hands-On Experience
The environmental science program brims with opportunities for real-world, hand-on learning like:
- Exploring hundreds of acres on campus that include early successional areas, a maturing forest, a creek, and Gibson Lake
- Observing ecological processes and learning about specific organisms
- Designing and conducting experiments to test your own hypotheses
Career Opportunities
After completing the bachelor of science in environmental science degree, Pfeiffer graduates may pursue careers in:
- Environmental consulting
- Ecological restoration
- Soil and water conservation
- Wildlife management
- Environmental education