Environmental Science

Get Straight To Solving Today’s Problems With A Degree In Environmental Science

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Program Overview

About Our Programs

Are you passionate about addressing global warming, pollution, and alternative energy? Does the natural world inspire you? Environmental science is an interdisciplinary subject that involves studying biology, chemistry, physics, geology and social sciences. By combining an understanding of all of these areas, you are better able to understand the environment and solve today’s problems using the innovative approach taught to you right here at LSSU!

We have concentrations in Physical Sciences, Chemistry and Policy and Management! So many choices for you to design your dream career!


GIS/Geopatial Technology Program

The geospatial programs are support programs to augment your bachelor’s degree. Completion of one of these programs will provide students with a credential that is in high demand in many different disciplines/industries. The program provides a well-rounded suite of skills including: field-based primary data collection using a variety of survey and global positioning devices; hands-on experience with a variety of geographic information systems including ESRI’s suite of tools; the basics of geospatial analysis; and advanced skill development in interpretation of remote sensing data and aerial photographs, spatial statistics, and geospatial programming. Students may pursue any of the programs in the context of their major.


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Why Study Environmental Science at LSSU?

At LSSU, our geographic location and small class sizes means that you will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty members both in and out of the classroom, developing hands on skills and solving real world problems. We also have excellent resources to support your education, ranging from our collection of standard field sampling equipment (multi-parameter sondes, professional GPS receivers, ponar dredges, Van Dorn bottles, plankton nets, Hi-Vol samplers, etc.), to our suite of chemical instrumentation, to our fully featured GIS lab for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • 100% placement rate for graduates entering the workforce
  • Chemistry and Environmental Students are eligible to live in Huron Hall, a living learning community

Facilities

The College of Science and the Environment maintains a full complement of modern chemical instruments. Our undergraduate students and faculty use these instruments both in their laboratory experiences and to support their research.

Other examples of equipment used in the program:
  • AQ-1 Discreet Colorimetric Analyzer for automated water quality analysis (N,P,Si)
  • Ion Chromatograph for anion analysis
  • Headspace GC-MS for VOC analysis
  • LC-MS/MS for pesticides and emerging contaminants (PPCPs, PFOAs, etc.)
  • LC-TOF-MS for accurate mass detection and screening of organic pollutants
  • GC-MS/MS for pesticides and persistent organic pollutants (PCBs, PAHs, BFRs etc.)
  • ICP-MS, MP-AES, & Microwave Digester for elemental/heavy metal analysis
  • PCR and q-PCR for environmental microbiology & pathogen analysis
  • Soxhlet Extractors, Rotary Evaporators, Lyophilizer, etc. for sample extraction & preparation

Degree Audits

Student Stories and Achievements

Career Paths

  • Environmental Scientists
  • Environmental Health Specialist
  • Environmental Technician
  • Environmental Chemist
  • Environmental Policy & Sustainability Specialist
  • Conservation Scientist

$40-50k

Starting Salary for Environmental Scientists

100%

Placement Rate for Graduates Entering the Workforce