Program Requirements in Environmental Science

Frostburg State University offers a major in Environmental Science by which you can earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Science.

The Environmental Science program provides you with academic preparation that addresses challenges currently facing society by producing graduates with the environmental skills and knowledge to meet workforce demands. You will study topics ranging from climate and soil science to ecology and wildlife management while learning to mitigate harm, solve problems, and plan for a healthier future.

View the Environmental Science Major in the Undergraduate Catalog.

• The Environmental Science Major

  All Earth Sciences majors take the following courses:

  • • Introduction to Environmental Science
    • General Biology
    • General Zoology
    • General Ecology
    • General Chemistry I and II
    • Descriptive Meteorology
    • Physical Geology & Geomorphology
    • Elements of Applied Probability and Statistics
    • College Algebra (or a higher level math course)
    • Five elective courses
    • A senior research project or additional electives
    • Environmental Science Capstone 

  View a sample study plan for the Environmental Science Major