Environmental Sciences
ES: General Major
Location
Vermilion
Credential
Diploma
Program Length
2 years
Face-to-face deliveryIf you’re interested in an environmental career, our general major is the perfect place to start.
There’s no pressure to pick a major. Instead, you can discover your niche. This isn’t a cookie-cutter education. Lakeland offers flexibility and a proven record of teaching in-demand skills.
- ecology
- GPS and GIS software
- rangeland management
- soil classification
- environmental regulations
- forestry
With this strong foundation, you can custom build your skill set in 2nd year. You choose 4 elective courses. Options range from biology to zoology. Specific examples include:
- Fisheries Biology and Technologies
- Environmental Contaminants
- Reclamation Field Methods
- Wetlands
- Soil Conservation
- Wildlife Habitat Conservation
- Groundwater Monitoring
For example, if you want to work for watershed protection group, take fisheries techniques and wetlands courses. If you want minimize a pipeline’s disturbance, reclamation field methods and wildlife habitat will get you there.
You’re work-force ready as a graduate. But, you may choose to do a double major or our applied degree.
