The environmental science program supports environmentally focused coursework and service that will educate you in academic disciplines related to the environment; use the themes of sustainability and shalom to provide a center for analysis, reflection and action; and manifest the principles of the kingdom of God by preparing you for a life of environmental service within the global human and ecological community. Environmental science is appropriate if you desire a broad scientific training for government, business and non-profit organizations or graduate study in fields related to the environment.
Highlights
- Small class sizes
- Emphasis on research
- Faculty who are experts in their field and who care about their students
Career opportunities
Common career paths for environmental scientists include teaching, research and governmental work. Our graduates are also well-prepared for graduate study, including teacher credential programs and master’s research. Specific opportunities can be found in public affairs, environmental consulting, conservation and preservation and graduate study in any of the related sciences.
Course listing
In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Fresno Pacific University, students must complete at least 120 units. Along with completing all required courses in their selected area of study, general education requirements must be met by all graduates. See the general education summary in the undergraduate academic catalog for more information.
Select programs may not provide enough units for a student to graduate and therefore an emphasis and/or elective courses must be completed alongside the major. Please see below for emphases related to this area of study.
Environmental Science And Environmental Studies
General Education Prerequisites (14-18 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 121 | General Biology: Diversity and Ecology | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Calculus I (for B.S. in environmental science majors only) | 4 |
| PHYS 150 | Earth Science | 3 |
| PS 120 | American Politics and Society | 3 |
Required Courses (19-21 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 312 | Ecology | 4 |
| ENV 150 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 4 |
| MATH 311 | Statistics for the Natural Sciences | 3 |
| PS 373 | Nature, Law and Policy | 3 |
| THEO 425 | Theological Ethics and the Environment | 3 |
| ENV 482 | Environmental Studies Practicum | 1-3 |
| BIOL 485 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
B.S. Environmental Science (33-35 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 111 | General Biology: Cells and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 496 CHEM 496 | Biological Research or Chemistry Research | 1-3 or 1-4 |
| CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 104 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 340 | Environmental Chemistry | 4 |
Electives to complete 54 units in the major (minimum of 12 units from the Division of Natural Sciences)
Program director
Michael Kunz, Ph.D.
Faculty
