Program Details

Program Details Program Details

Environmental Sciences majors can choose from six tracks of study to specialize and prepare for an environmental career. Four of the tracks also offer the opportunity for students to apply for a certification through a professional society after graduation.

Wildlife Management

The B.S. in Environmental Sciences with a Wildlife Management Option follows a curriculum designed to prepare students for pursuing the Associate Wildlife Biologist (AWB®) Certification from The Wildlife Society. Following this track also earns students a biology minor.

Sample Courses:

BIO 354: Herpetology
BIO 452: Mammalogy
BIO 456: Ornithology
BIO 466: Biological Conservation
EVS 400: Wildlife Management
EVS 440: Wildlife Field Techniques
EVS 445: Environmental Conservation

Potential Careers:

Wildlife Manager
Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Educator
Public Educator and Outreach Specialist
Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer
Wildlife Inspector and Forensic Specialist
Communications and Public Relations Specialist
Wildlife Policy Analyst
Wildlife Consultant
Wildlife Economist
Wildlife Administrator
GIS Specialist
Wildlife Technician

Ecological Restoration and Management

The B.S. in Environmental Sciences with an Ecological Restoration and Management Option follows a curriculum designed to prepare students for pursuing the Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioners-in-Training (CERTPIT®) Certification from the Society for Ecological Restoration.

Sample Courses:

EVS 369: Restoration Ecology
EVS 414: Wildland Field Ecology
EVS 433: Tree and Forest Measurement
EVS 444: Wildland Fire Behavior and Fuels
EVS 474: Wildland Fire Management
EVS 477: Environmental Site Assessment
EVS 478: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
EVS 489: Wetlands Ecology and Management

Potential Careers:

Restoration Ecologist
Forestry Groundsmen
Natural Areas Manager
Environmental Planner
Environmental Technician
Urban and Community Forestry Program Specialist
Forestry Area Manager
Biological Field Technician
Forestry Technician
Restoration Coordinator
Conservation Data and Technology Specialist

Wetland Management

The B.S. in Environmental Sciences with a Wetlands Management Option follows a curriculum designed to prepare students for pursuing certification as Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT®) Certification from The Society of Wetland Scientists.

Sample Courses:

EVS 442: Marine Environmental Survey Techniques
EVS 455: GIS for Coastal Management
EVS 472: Coastal Protected Areas Management
EVS 477: Environmental Site Assessment
EVS 489: Wetlands Ecology and Management
GGY 226/GGY 235: Principles of Hydrology
OCN 451: Coastal Wetlands

Potential Careers:

Environmental Scientist
Wetland Specialist
Coastal Wetland Ecologist
Natural Resource Specialist
Environmental Field Scientist
Wetland Scientist
Permitting Specialist
Environmental Oversight Specialist

Sustainability

The B.S. in Environmental Sciences with a Sustainability Option follows a curriculum based on the triple bottom line: people, planet and the economy. Students have the flexibility to fit this degree into their sustainable career path including the pursuit of certifications by the U.S. Green Building Council. Click here to explore jobs covering a wide range of sustainability pathways.

Sample Courses:

EVS 441: Advanced Environmental Field Methods
EVS 465: Education for Sustainable Development
EVS 466: Sustainable Tourism
EVS 468: Hazards, Risks, and Community Resilience
EVS 476: Topics and Issues in Sustainability
EVS 484: Agriculture and the Environment
EVS/ECN 330: Environmental Economics
MGT 351: Green Business and Sustainable Enterprises

Potential Careers:

Sustainability Manager
Environmental Analyst
Environmental Technician
Environmental Compliance Officer
Environmental Service Assistant
Sustainability Specialist
Environmental Sustainability Analyst
Outreach Specialist

Environmental Education

The B.S. in Environmental Sciences with an Environmental Education Option follows a curriculum designed to prepare students for pursuing the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Explore various jobs opportunities associated with this degree here.

Sample Courses:

EVS 363: Environmental Education and Interpretation
EVS 424: Environmental Nonprofit Organizations
EVS 428: Environmental Interpretation in Protected Areas
EVS 441: Environmental Field Techniques
EVS 476: Topics and Issues in Sustainability

Potential Careers:

Environmental Educator
Curator of Visitor Experiences
Environmental Educator and Conservation Coordinator
Environmental Education Instructor
Outdoor Education Instructor
Nature-Based Educator
Education and Engagement Coordinator
Outreach Specialist
Lead Field Instructor
Field Activity Program Teacher
Wildlife Conservation Education and Information Manager

Cross-Disciplinary Studies

The B.S. in Environmental Sciences with a Cross-disciplinary Studies Option is the option for students who want the most flexibility out of their degree. In addition to the core courses required of B.S. Environmental Science majors, students in the cross-disciplinary option have 21 electives in EVS courses ranging from 200-499. Students will also choose 18 credits that can help them double major, minor in another program, and most importantly, lead them to their dream career.