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Environmental Science

About the program

As the second oldest in the nation, the undergraduate Environmental Science program offers a modern introduction to the environmental sciences and the challenging background enables students to deal with important environmental issues of the 21st century. Rather than a traditional biological approach to the environment, the program emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the field by drawing from biology, chemistry, statistics, earth sciences, economics, law, and the humanities. Environmental problems are approached from a holistic perspective. Ferrum’s Environmental Science program offers students great flexibility in developing their own interests.

Coursework in Environmental Science

The curriculum incorporates a variety of topics to prepare students for opportunities in the field of Environmental Science, and includes courses such as:

• Physical Geography
• Fundamentals of Ecology
• Organic Chemistry
• Introduction to Plant Sciences
• Conservation Biology
• Fisheries & Wildlife Management
• Environmental Planning & Assesment
• Quantitative Environmental Methods & Statistics
• Geology and Hydrology
• Aquatic Ecology
• General Biology
• Forest Ecology and Management
• Geographic Information Systems
• Pollution Science
• Vertebrate Zoology

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Related Clubs

There are over 50 clubs and organizations available to students at Ferrum College. These are specifically related to Environmental Science:

• Agriculture Club
• Environmental Action Coalition
• Wildlife Club
• Ferrum Nature Society

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Experiential & hands-on learning opportunities

Field Trips to the mountains and area lakes take the classroom and textbook studies outside where they can be practically applied.

Study Abroad: Students of the Environmental Science program have a unique opportunity for graduate work at the University of Ulster at Coltraine in Northern Ireland and undergraduate study at Bishop Burton College, Beverly, North Yorkshire, England.

Internships: Students are required to complete internships in career areas and to establish mentors through these internships.

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What can I be with a major in Environmental Science?

A major in Environmental Science leads to traditional career paths, as well as less expected fields. For example:

• You could be a(n) ...
• Natural Resource Manager
• Environmental Educator
• Air Quality Controller
• Hydrologist
• Wildlife Manager
• Fish Hatchery Manager
• Park Ranger
• Soil & Water Conservation Consultant
• Conservation Biologist
• Forester
• Environmental Health Inspector
• Game Warden
• Wildlife Rehabilitator
• Environmental Policy Analyst

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Environmental Science Faculty

Todd Fredericksen
Program Coordinator of Environmental Science
Associate Professor of Forestry and Wildlife
Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
(540) 365-4360
tfredericksen@ferrum.edu | View Profile

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Information is only an email away! Contact Dr. Fredericksen, Program Coordinator for Environmental Science at tfredericksen@ferrum.edu.

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