Program Overview
Environmental Studies
Campus
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Program Overview
Conducting tests and finding out what things are made of can be important skills in many industries including natural resources. The Environmental Science program contains a rigorous mix of science, math, and general education courses designed to transfer to a variety of bachelor degree programs specifically focused on environmental science.
Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Reasons to Attend Minnesota North
Unique learning opportunities.
Having hands-on field experienced faculty will give students unique learning opportunities in a natural resource setting. This program offers:
- Study environmental health and safety issues, requirements, and procedures
- Safe and accurate field sampling skills
- Expertise in environmental regulations, permitting, compliance, and monitoring
- Skills in basic biological, chemical, and physical analysis of samples
- Practice field navigation, GPS, GIS, and mapping techniques
- Receive a hazardous waste operators certification
Thorough career prep.
Careers in environmental science require a broad knowledge base. The Environmental Science program includes a variety of courses in science, mathematics, and general education necessary to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program. While taking their core transfer courses, students will also explore specific environmental science courses with hands-on skills.
Careers opportunities available in Agriculture, DNR, Environmental Management Companies, Government Agencies, Manufacturing, Mining, Renewable and, Non-Renewable Energy, and Waste Management.
