Environmental Science at HCOP
What Is the Study of Environmental Science?
Environmental Science draws on basic knowledge of the physical, chemical, biological and quantitative aspects of natural systems. The knowledge of how natural systems work is applied to solving problems largely created by human activities. Often these problems are represented by disturbances in the functioning of natural systems. Humans are altering their own life-support systems – the air, the water and soil. The scale of disturbance ranges from the molecular and cellular to individuals, populations, ecosystems, and regional and global levels.
The Environmental Science major will acquire the scientific and problem solving skills needed to conserve and restore the natural environment.
Students of Environmental Science will go directly into an environmental science career or on to graduate school to further their study.
Why Should I Consider This Major?
Are you excited by how natural systems work? Do you want to solve the problems of the natural environment caused by human activities? Do you love to work outdoors? Do you love the sciences and scientific inquiry? Then Environmental Science is for you.
Admissions
Environmental Science major admission is selective and based upon the following four criteria:
1. Completion of required preparatory courses
2. A brief essay in response to a given question
3. Relevant experience
4. Academic performance (GPA)
Advising Tips:
Prospective environmental science majors are encouraged to meet with Program Manager, to explore their environmental science interest, develop a Plan of Study, discuss electives, internships/senior projects and career vs. graduate education.
Contact Information: Everett, Poulsbo, and Port Angeles Campuses
Alex Tadio | he/him/his
Program Coordinator
Huxley College on the Peninsulas
Western Washington University
915 N Broadway Ave, Everett, WA 98201
tadioa@wwu.edu | 3606504485 | https://calendly.com/tadioa
Sample Careers:
- Wildlife Biologist
- Naturalist
- Environmental Inspector
- Environmental Scientist
- Fisheries Biologist
- Marine Biologist
- Safety and Health Specialist
- Park Ranger
- Restoration Biologist
- Wetlands Ecologist
- Biological Survey
- Water Resources Specialist
- Environmental Chemist
- Soil Conservation Specialist
Major/Career Resources:
To learn more about an Environmental Science degree, please visit Western’s Course Catalog.