Environmental Science

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About the Program

This program is intended for students pursuing a career in natural resource and wildlife management, conservation, ecology, science education, water resources, environmental compliance, secondary education or preparing to enter graduate school or medical school. We offer small class sizes, a strong focus on ecological monitoring, natural history and organismal biology and all courses are taught in person in Yuma. Click here for information on the sponsoring college.

Degree Options

  • Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) - Learn more about this degree
  • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) - Learn more about this degree
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) - Learn more about this degree

Course Outlook

Courses include: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics, Botany, Ornithology, Molecular Biology

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Environmental Science emphasis (click here for more information)

  • Liberal Studies (35 units)
  • Environmental Science Core (28 units)
  • FOCUS, minor or certificate (15 units)
  • Communication Skills (21-25 units)
  • Diversity Requirement (These courses may be used to meet other requirements in your academic plan) (6 units)
  • Electives, if needed to meet 120 credits

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Environmental Science emphasis (click here for more information)

  • Liberal Studies (35 units)
  • Environmental Science Core (28 units)
  • FOCUS, minor, or certificate (15 units)
  • Communication Skills (24 units)
  • Diversity Requirement (These courses may be used to meet other requirements in your academic plan) (6 units)
  • Electives, if needed to meet 120 credits

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (click here for more information)

  • Liberal Studies (35 units)
  • Environmental Science Major Requirements (85 units)
  • Diversity Requirement (These courses may be used to meet other requirements in your academic plan) (6 units)
  • Electives, if needed to meet 120 credits

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