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Curriculum: B.S. Environmental Sciences – Online
This is a 180-credit undergraduate program at the end of which you will earn a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences.
The degree requirements consist of four main areas:
- Baccalaureate core: 48 credits plus a Writing Intensive Course (WIC) of at least 3 credits
- Environmental Sciences major
- Basic science and math: 53 – 55 credits
- Environmental sciences core: 27 – 34 credits
- Specialization area: 27 credits or more
- Experiential learning: < 3 credits
- Electives: as needed to meet the 180-credit minimum to graduate
Total: 180 credits (including at least 60 upper division credits)
Course topics in the environmental sciences major include:
- Natural resources and community values
- Environmental law
- Man's impact on climate
- Sustainable ecosystems
- Urban forestry
- Technology, energy and risk
- Climatology
- Fish and wildlife conservation
- Ecology
- Watershed management
- Water science and policy
- Environmental geology
View the Environmental Sciences Detailed Curriculum Guide to see the sample course curriculum and checklist for completing the degree program.
Add a minor
OSU Ecampus students have the ability to add a minor to their degree program. OSU offers a diverse selection of minors online. For example, combine environmental sciences and a business minor or environmental sciences plus a U.S. history minor to create an even more powerful resume fit for today's job market.
Transfer credit
Many of the requirements can be transferred from other colleges and universities. Additional information about transferring credits is available through the OSU Office of Admissions.
A focus on the hard sciences - be ready for math
Environmental sciences degree focuses on the “hard” sciences and on hands-on field research so there is much more traditional science coursework. In order to succeed in the degree program, students must pass and be proficient in fundamental mathematics all the way up to Calculus. We encourage students to get their math requirements done prior to starting this program.
Biology requirement
This is a bachelor of science degree program that requires biology courses. OSU currently does not offer the required biology online and ecampus students must make arrangements to complete this portion of the degree elsewhere. This could be at an accredited university near you or at a community college.
