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Developing Environmental Professionals

The Environmental Science Program at Northern Kentucky Universi­ty is an interdisciplinary program that provides those interested in environ­mental careers with a strong background in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, and Physics.

This multi-disciplinary background is com­bined with upper-division requirements that integrate the disciplines and emphasize the scientific study of environmental issues from a research and career oriented perspective. The inclusion of research or internships enables students to gain expertise and experience to monitor, an­alyze, and contribute to the solution of current environmental problems. These opportunities are provided by faculty from the Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geology departments, the Center for Integrative Natural Sci­ence and Mathematics (CINSAM), the Center for Applied Ecology (CAE), indus­try and government agencies.

Students graduating with a B.S. in Environmental Science are well equipped to join the ranks of other envi­ronmental professionals working with local, state and federal agencies, consulting firms, or non-profit organizations. They are also qualified to be­come part of a research team or pursue graduate study of environmental sciences.