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What colleges/universities have good environmental science programs in the US?

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Nicole’s Answer

Hi Lynn L. I see that you posted this question a little while ago so I hope my answer to you (or others who may read this response) is still helpful.

For colleges/universities with environment science programs, you may want to consider schools that are along coasts or are accessible to big waterways. I make that suggestion because of the potential exposure to large water systems that drive environmental trends. Another possibility may be to find schools near large/growing forestry locations.

Environment science isn't my line of work ;), so giving you a suggestion on "good" environmental science programs isn't something I can provide but I hope the suggestions I have provided will be useful to you. Best of luck!
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Anne’s Answer

It really depends what you mean by "Environmental Science." This is a very general term, IMO. There are so many aspects of the environment that you can study. If you are interested in climate you might study meteorology. Wildlife habitat? You could study ecology. Rivers and streams and how they affect the landscape? You might major in geology. I would think about what part of environmental science you find most interesting (i.e. the living world, non-living world, chemistry of water, etc.) and then find colleges/universities that have good programs with the classes YOU want to take.

Anne recommends the following next steps:

Google the specific field of study you are interested in and then find schools that have that major. (Check the school/program rankings on US News & World Report )
Search the college website to find the course catalog and see what and how many courses are offered. See which appeal to you the most.
For each school, determine if you can also MINOR in some subjects. With env science it is good to be well rounded in the sciences. Maybe a geology major with a bio minor or ecology with a geography minor with GIS. There are lots of options so good luck in your searches!
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