Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Environmental Protection Major Undergraduate Programme By West Virginia University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Environmental Protection Major

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

This major prepares students for careers in areas which safeguard the quality of the environment. The curriculum consists of two elements: interdisciplinary training in a broad array of environmental protection sciences, and a specialization in either pest management or soil and water conservation. Students work with their advisor to select courses from both the environmental protection electives and the specialization electives that match their individual interests and career goals. Recent graduates in this option are employed by municipal, state, and federal governmental agencies; consulting firms, especially those specializing in land reclamation, water quality, or pest management; and companies associated with natural resource industries. Major Learning Goals The learning outcomes of the environmental protection major center on developing individuals who are effective stewards of soil and water resources. A thorough science-based curriculum will allow students - after completion of the major - to assess, evaluate, manage, and safeguard soil and water resources and develop plans to use and/or mitigate impacts on these resources. The major emphasizes long term sustainability, conservation, and stewardship balanced with the need to develop soil and water resources for current and future human use. Soil & Water Sciences Area of Emphasis Describe the important roles of soil and water in the environment in agricultural and non-agricultural systems. Design and implement sustainable soil and water management practices. Evaluate existing soil, water and landscape resources to develop recommendations for sustainable land use practices. Careers Environmental technician Environmental assessment coordinator Consulting firms Local, state and federal governments

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

This major prepares students for careers in areas which safeguard the quality of the environment. The curriculum consists of two elements: interdisciplinary training in a broad array of environmental protection sciences, and a specialization in either pest management or soil and water conservation. Students work with their advisor to select courses from both the environmental protection electives and the specialization electives that match their individual interests and career goals. Recent graduates in this option are employed by municipal, state, and federal governmental agencies; consulting firms, especially those specializing in land reclamation, water quality, or pest management; and companies associated with natural resource industries. Major Learning Goals The learning outcomes of the environmental protection major center on developing individuals who are effective stewards of soil and water resources. A thorough science-based curriculum will allow students - after completion of the major - to assess, evaluate, manage, and safeguard soil and water resources and develop plans to use and/or mitigate impacts on these resources. The major emphasizes long term sustainability, conservation, and stewardship balanced with the need to develop soil and water resources for current and future human use. Soil & Water Sciences Area of Emphasis Describe the important roles of soil and water in the environment in agricultural and non-agricultural systems. Design and implement sustainable soil and water management practices. Evaluate existing soil, water and landscape resources to develop recommendations for sustainable land use practices. Careers Environmental technician Environmental assessment coordinator Consulting firms Local, state and federal governments

Admission Requirements

79+
6.5+
105+
53+
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale; meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and complete an Intensive English Program (IEP) application. Other English Language Requirement accepted: TOEFL Computer-Based score of 173; TOEFL Paper-Based score of 500.

Jan-2000

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