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Mission
The Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences focuses on the Christian stewardship of sustainable agricultural and environmental systems.
Program Structure
BS in Environmental Science Degree Details
These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan.
Tracks
Field Technology
Politics and Policy
Wildlife and Natural Resource Management
Outdoor Studies
Required Hours
University requirements: 56 credit hours + major requirements: 64-67 credit hours (Choice of 4 tracks) + electives: 5-8 credit hours = total required: 128 credit hours*
*Based on track selection
Example Coursework
Plant Science
Energy Resources
Wildlife Ecology
Environmental Law and Policy
Minor Available
Yes
Department
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Application Deadlines
Early Bird: Nov. 1
Regular: Feb. 1
National Candidates: May 1
Careers
Maybe you’re drawn to the adventure of the outdoors, or perhaps you feel a strong obligation to become an advocate for nature. Whatever your interest may be, ACU offers flexibility to fit your specific calling to Christian stewardship. As an environmental science graduate, you’ll be prepared for a variety of careers, including:
- Geoscientist
- Occupation health and safety specialist
- Mining engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Ecologist
- Climatologist
- Forensic Scientist
- Geographer
- Meteorologist
- Nature conservation officer