Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Program Description

The Environmental Studies Program at UNO offers interdisciplinary undergraduate degrees that provide students with training in the breadth of disciplines required to understand the complex nature of solving environmental challenges. Students acquire the scientific expertise to effectively pursue a career relating to the environment by focusing on one of four areas of concentration. The Environmental Studies Program is committed to preparing students for careers helping to meet the environmental challenges facing us locally, nationally and globally.

Environmental Science – Analytical Sciences concentration: The analytical sciences concentration is designed to produce environmental scientists with a strong background in chemistry preparing them to find solutions to problems associated with chemical pollutants that are being released into the air, earth and water environments of our planet. 

Environmental Science – Earth Sciences concentration: The earth sciences concentration is designed to prepare students for a career in environmental geology, working on land, soil, and water conservation.

Environmental Science – Geography and Planning concentration: The geography and planning concentration is designed to produce local and regional planning specialists who understand the best approaches for preventing environmental problems.

Environmental Science – Life Sciences concentration: The life sciences concentration is designed to prepare a student for jobs as environmental biologists protecting natural ecosystems and promoting a healthy environment.

Some career options

• Air and Water quality scientist
• City and Regional Planning aide
• Conservation Biologist
• Environmental consultant
• Environmental educator
• Natural Resource Manager
• Environmental and Public Health Specialist
• Geospatial Information Systems technician
• Restoration Ecologist
• Soil and Water Conservationist
• Sustainability Coordinator
• Wildlife & Fisheries Biologist