Requirements for the Major | Course Descriptions

Human influence on the environment promises to be one of the most pressing problems of the 21st century. Because assertions based on a lack of empirical evidence frequently occupy center stage in environmental debates, sound science is needed for environmental decision-making. Duquesne University has responded to this need with the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science.

The B.S. in Environmental Science provides a broad environmental background. Career choices [link to careers document under undergrad folder] could include positions in the private, public and non-profit sectors. Graduates would be prepared to work in such areas as: environmental consulting, laboratory or field research, geology, compliance, and environmental education.

Students interested in the environmental science degree should be highly motivated to learn about the environment in which they live. The ability to think and to reason on their own along with a willingness to ask questions is crucial to make the necessary connections between scientific concepts and their impact on the environment.