Environmental Science (BS)
Southern New Hampshire University
Description
The B.S. in Environmental Science at SNHU provides students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to meet challenges sustainably in governments, nongovernmental organizations, and businesses worldwide. The program blends insights from environmental science, the environmental social sciences, and other sustainability-focused fields into a uniquely practical learning experience that is more than merely interdisciplinary. Students involved in the Environmental Science major are required to take 39 credits in environmental science and related natural and physical sciences. These courses cover topics such as environment and development, field studies, environmental law, and sustainable communities. In addition, students also take required courses in economics and sociology. In total, this program helps students make connections between the environment and how it is impacted by people and development.