Environmental Chemistry
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Non-A.C.S. Certified
With increased awareness of climate change and the impact of human endeavors on nature and human health, the Environmental Chemistry B.S. degree will provide curriculum that examines the environment at a molecular level. Lectures and laboratory courses and a broad selection of required courses in chemistry, geology, and biology are included.
Students who want to pursue an Environmental Chemistry major will find careers in applied fields, especially in industrial or manufacturing settings, analyzing chemicals and their impact on the environment. Additional paths for environmental chemists are in government agencies and for those who want to pursue teaching or fundamental research.