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DO YOU KNOW THAT MEDIAN EARNINGS FOR THOSE WITH A BACHELOR’S DEGREE WHO MAJORED IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ARE $50,000?
E n v i r o n m e n t a l S c i e n c e
Alcorn State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural
Sciences with emphasis in Environmental Science. This program prepares highly skilled individuals for
lifelong environmental careers in private and public organizations.
Careers
Environmental Consultant
Soil Scientist Environmental
Lawyer
Stewardship Manager
Water Resources Specialist
Natural Resources
Restoration Specialist
Environmental Educator
Water Quality Manager
Environmental Impact Analyst
Conservation Agent
Watershed Coordinator
Research Assistant
Employers
Bureau of Land Management
Department of Agriculture
Department of Environmental Quality
Forest Service
Environmental Protection Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Geological Survey Local Governments
University and Research Organizations
Consulting Firms
Fish and Wild Life Service Watershed Associations
and Conservation Districts
To learn more about the Environmental Science Program contact:
Dr. Jairo Diaz
1000 ASU Drive #209
Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
Phone: (601) 877-3368
Email: [email protected]
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Environmental Science: A study of the effects of fertilizers and pesticides on soils, plants, and water quality.
Geospatial Applications in Agriculture: An overview of geographic information technology applications in natural resources, agricultural systems, watershed analysis, and environmental science.
Watershed Hydrology: Application of the fundamental principles of quantifying the basic processes occurring in watersheds.
Internship in Environmental Science: Students will gain practical work at various state and federal agencies, research centers, universities, and private sector.
Environmental Courses
Through the interdisciplinary and comprehensive degree program in
Environmental Science, students are trained to understand, investigate, and manage the environment and the many interactions among physical, chemical, biological, economical, and
societal components towards a sustainable society.
The Environmental Science curriculum offers a broad
background in the basic, applied, and social sciences, with foundation courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and math.
Environmental Science Program at Alcorn State University
dvance sustainable agricultural management
aunch students toward an appreciation and conservation of the natural environment
reate a learning environment recognizing that environmental challenges are global and require interdisciplinary approaches for attaining a more sustainable world
ffer practical, relevant, and thorough curriculum
ecruit, retain, and graduate successful individuals, in particular, students from minority and underrepresented groups
urture learners with critical thinking, team work, technical skills, and ethical responsibility required in today’s highly competitive job market
Works with interdisciplinary professional teams (e.g., human scientists, engineers, biologists, chemists).
Conducts laboratory research (e.g., suspended sediments, nitrogen, and phosphorus concentrations).
Collects measurements (e.g., temperature, rainfall, flow discharge, and dissolved oxygen).
Writes and presents technical issues to peer groups and public (e.g., conferences, seminars, meetings, journals, and magazines).
Examines historical records (e.g., soil, air, and water quality).
Program Goals An Environmental Scientist…
Environmental Science curriculum