Environmental Science and Conservation (BS)
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Description
Are you the type of student who would rather be outdoors studying nature than sitting in a classroom? If you said yes, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is an ideal choice. Located in the rugged, unglaciated Driftless Region—the most ecologically distinct area in the north-central United States—the university is nestled among thousands of square miles of ancient hills, valleys, monadnocks, and clear, cold trout streams. The natural beauty of the Driftless Region serves as a living, outdoor laboratory for education.As an environmental science major with the Department of Environmental Sciences and Society, students will work closely with expert faculty who will immerse them in the environmental sciences of this northern ecoregion. For those who enjoy travel, several field-based and research courses are available, taking students to locations such as the Desert Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and the Amazon. Courses are rooted in the connections between humans and the natural world, and most are small enough to provide hands-on, detailed experiences in the outdoors, classroom, or state-of-the-art research spaces like the TREES Lab and GIS Labs. Whether pursuing an environmental science degree through a major, minor, or certificate, the experiences gained here will provide the foundation for a lifetime of environmental engagement and stewardship.