Tri-State University - Department of Science - Environmental Science Major

Environmental Science Major

What is environmental science?

Environmental science is the study of the earth’s resources and the factors that influence them.

What careers do environmental science students enter?

Many local, state and Federal agencies hire environmental science graduates for jobs with titles such as

anatural resource manager

astate park administrator

alab technician

asafety and industrial hygiene manager

awildlife educator

Why study environmental science at TSU?

Environmental Science at Tri-State is taught through a laboratory based curriculum that emphasizes analysis of components of an environment (as opposed to a curriculum based on environmental policy). Steuben County is uniquely located in an area that has many lakes, natural wildlife preserves, and a state park, which give students opportunities to experience first hand the relationship between resources and the environment. The Tri-State environmental science faculty is well respected for its knowledge, particularly in the study of water quality. Students receive hands-on learning experiences by collecting environmental samples and analyzing them on state-of-the art equipment.

Program of study
To see a suggested schedule of the coursework required for an environmental science major, click here, or go to page 156 of the Tri-State University Catalog. The catalog can also be found on line.

For more information

To learn more about TSU’s environmental science program, contact science department chair Prof. Ann Benson at bensona@tristate.edu or (260) 665-4256.