Welcome to Environmental Conservation!
We’re thrilled that you are exploring our department’s offerings. This page will streamline your search for information relevant to specific interests or questions. Students who are interested in the conservation of natural resources - be that through sustainable buildings or natural conservation efforts - will find a variety of undergraduate majors, academic tracks, and available minors.
The links below provide specific details about curriculum, advising, and career opportunities for each program.
For Prospective Undergraduate Students:
See below which programs interest you and then follow the links to learn more about those.
Building and Construction Technology
Educating leaders in the field of sustainable design and construction of the built environment is the core mission of the Building and Construction Technology (BCT) program. Green building is a rapidly growing field that is an essential tool in efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change, improve air and water quality, enhance urban biodiversity, and conserve natural resources.
This major is for you if you are interested in:
- Construction project management
- Sustainable building
- Building science
- Materials in construction
- Building engineering technology
Natural Resources Conservation
The Natural Resources Conservation major offers six distinct concentrations; Environmental Conservation, Fisheries Ecology & Conservation, Forest Ecology & Conservation, Urban Forestry & Arboriculture, Water Resources, and Wildlife Ecology & Conservation.
This major is for you if you are interested in:
- Conservation of the natural world
- Wildlife ecology
- Forest ecology
- Fisheries and marine ecology
- Sustainability and the environment
Environmental Science
This major provides an understanding of the biological and physical sciences and their application to environmental problems. Our majors follow a rigorous interdisciplinary approach that prepares them to respond to urgent environmental challenges. Students learn the basic theories and techniques needed to monitor environmental quality.
This major is for you if you are interested in:
- Environmental Policy & Planning
- Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry
- Environmental Soil Science & Geology
- Conservation Biology, Terrestrial & Aquatic Ecology
- Environmental Quality (Pollutants, Human Health, and Contaminant Remediation)
Got Questions?
You can find the respective program's advisors by following the program links above. Feel free to reach out to them anytime you have a question. You can also use our general contact form.
How to Apply?
Our admissions page provides guidance on how to apply either as a freshman or as a transfer student.
For Prospective Graduate Students:
You can learn more about our M.S. or Ph.D. program on the Graduate Programs page.
Questions?
You can find the respective program's advisors by following the links on the Graduate Programs page. Feel free to reach out to them anytime you have a question. For general inquiries, contact our graduate program director at @email. You can also use our general contact form.
How to Apply?
Our admissions page provides guidance on how to apply.