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Pursuing environmental science at UD provides insights into how natural systems function and humanity's influence on them. For those who love nature, this major offers pathways to address ecological challenges including wildlife conservation, green infrastructure, aquatic health, species diversity, global warming, clean energy alternatives, and other pressing concerns. The program combines interdisciplinary studies of air, water, land, and living systems, allowing you to focus your expertise through specialized concentrations. U.S. labor statistics project environmental science careers will expand 8% quicker than the national job growth rate from 2019-2029.
Program Learning Outcomes Graduates of this program will demonstrate: 1. Comprehensive scientific knowledge about environmental systems' structure, operations, and assessment, plus challenges stemming from human habitation and resource use. 2. Ability to implement scientific principles and policies to develop environmental solutions via individual/team projects. 3. Proficiency with standard analytical methods and quantitative techniques for investigating ecological concerns. 4. Capacity to describe ecosystem dynamics and organism-environment interactions through written and verbal communication. 5. Skill in combining multidisciplinary knowledge during capstone projects and hands-on learning experiences, expressed through various presentation formats.