Environmental Studies - Natural Resources Sciences, BS
Arts, Sciences, & Education
Campus:Modesto Maidique Campus
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Program Description
The Natural Resource Sciences major within the B.S. in Environmental Studies degree focuses on the environmental and natural resource sciences and would be suitable for students interested in career related to natural resources conservation, ecosystem restoration, environmental pollution management, and non-renewable and renewable energy resources. The major requirements are similar to the requirements of the existing B.S. Environmental Studies degree program, which has been in place for over 40 years. Students will require lower division pre-requisite courses in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics. Students will then take a series of required upper division courses in Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Policy, Earth and Energy Resources, Water Resources, and Biological Resources.
Admission Requirements
1. Students entering FIU as Freshmen or as a Transfer student with less than 60 transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with fewer than 60 approved credits. Click here for the details.
2. Transfer students entering FIU with 60 or more transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with 60 or more approved credits. Click here for the details.
Career Opportunities
Related Occupations:
- Biologists
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Microbiologists
- Foresters
- Food Science Technicians
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Wages & Employment Trends for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health:
| Florida Median income | $49,300 |
| Florida rate of growth | +9% |
| National Median wages | $63,600 |
| National Projected growth | +15% |
Source and more information: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/19-2041.00
Contact Information
For Advising:
CASE Center for Advising & Student Success
MMC: OE 163 or ZEB 210/ 305.348.2978
BBC: AC1 300 / 305.919.5859
https://caseadvising.fiu.edu
caseadvising@fiu.edu