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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Environmental Science BS
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Let’s face it-our planet needs scientists who know how to reduce air pollution, restore wetlands, protect national parks, address climate change … the list goes on and on. Some day that person could be you, especially if you’re passionate about the environment, you’re excited about using science and math to solve complicated problems, and you want a job that lets you travel the world and explore the great outdoors.
Visit the Environmental Science academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Environment and Sustainability department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Required Courses (12 Credits)
Math and Science Core (27-30 credits)
Environmental Core (18 credits)
Environmental Internship (3 credits)
Students must take at least a 3 credit internship coordinated only through EVS advisors. Field Methods and Data Collection (3 credits)
Specialty Electives (15 credits)
Specialty electives provide a body of course work that will prepare a student for a defined area within the field of environmental science. We call this “your jam”, and the electives you choose from below will develop this specialty. This is the pre-approved list but we will accept petitions in advance for individualized coursework within your chosen focus area. Please see the Environmental Science Advisors for further information. A minimum of three courses (9 credits) must be at the 400 level. No more than 6 credits of tutorial work (498, 499) may be used for elective requirements. Total Credits Required for Major: 78-81
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements: Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total, including pathways, “free electives”, and possible minors. Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes. Academic Requirements
Students must have a minimum 2.330 GPA in courses required for the major to graduate with an Environmental Science degree. Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit. All students are encouraged to use this plan in conjunction with other academic planning resources such as your academic advisor, the HUB Academic Advisement Report , My Planner and Path Finder tool. In addition to following this course roadmap, all other admission and academic requirements of this major as listed in the Undergraduate Catalog must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. YEAR 1
Fall Semester Total Credits: 16 Spring Semester Total Credits: 17
YEAR 2
Fall Semester Total Credits: 15 Spring Semester Total Credits: 16
YEAR 3
Fall Semester Total Credits: 15 Spring Semester Total Credits: 14
YEAR 4
Fall Semester Total Credits: 14 Spring Semester Total Credits: 13
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 120 Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement. Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation from the Environmental Geosciences program, you should be able to: enter graduate school or obtain a position in the environmental sciences; collect, analyze and interpret environmental data; and communicate environmental data and interpretation in writing and orally. Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge of: - Interpret scientific data and apply it to authentic problems.
- Use standard ecological methods to solve environmental problems.
- Fluently write and do research within scientific primary literature.
(HEGIS: 04.20 ECOLOGY, CIP: 03.0103 Environmental Studies) |
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