Environmental Science and PolicyBachelor of Science
Help the earth and environment
Environmental science is the exploration of human-environment interactions across continents and cultures. This environmental science and policy program studies the history of how humans have modified the planet and teaches you how to guide the future of human influence on the environment. You'll get a firm foundation in the fundamentals of both the science and policy of the environment and its impact on humanity. You'll become an active participant in environmentally-themed initiatives—locally and abroad—and develop your own solutions to current problems pertaining to wildlife, conservation, environmental health, ecology and marine science.
This environmental science degree is the perfect stepping stone for a career in either education or law. Besides your core classes, you'll study public policy, human behavior, general chemistry and ethical decision-making. All of these courses will help you make the best decision for our planet's future.
Environmental science and policy information
By combining the natural sciences of ecology, environmental health and statistics with the social sciences of policy, you'll gain a deep understanding of sustainable goals for the future. Learning environmental science isn't just about the climate, it also encompasses wildlife conservation and ecology. Here's more information on what you can expect to learn:
- Environmental politics and justice, risk and public health and policy
- Ways humans have affected the environment and what the future holds
- Global human culture and how different populations have interacted with their environments
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The robust foundation at Lynn University has played a pivotal role in setting a trajectory for success in my academic pursuits of becoming an environmental toxicologist.Natalie Gonzalez, class of 2024
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This course will expose students to critical issues in global health, emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to investigating global health
problems. The concepts and issues of global health will be considered as well as emerging issues and future concerns. Selected critical global topics include the following: environmental health, chronic diseases, infectious diseases, nutrition, mental health, as well as common prevention and adaptation strategies employed worldwide. Assessment covers the principles and methods used in evaluating human health risks from environmental hazards, including quantitative and qualitative aspects of hazard identification, dose-response assessment, exposure assessment, and risk characterization.
This course introduces students to the study of human-environment interactions from an anthropological perspective. The course begins with defining the ecosystem and how humans and the actions of humans are part of that ecosystem; creating a human-environment interface. The relationship between humans and the natural world will be explored, particularly the historical relationship between human and non-human animal species. By examining case studies, this course will examine environmental issues in a variety of geographic contexts (developed and developing countries) and the connections between environmental problems in different locations. Students will explore the fundamentals of environmental science, anthropology, economics, and cultural ecology as they relate to the interface between humans and their environment.
An exploration of how issues and problems in society become part of the political agenda and how governmental policies–economic, social, regulatory, foreign, security, and so on–are formulated, implemented, and evaluated. Students will also explore the politics of the legislative process and a wide array of historical and contemporary policy debates and controversies.
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Career opportunities
After earning your undergraduate degree in environmental science, you can pursue a broad range of careers, in industries like environmental law or education.
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Cost and aid
Estimated annual cost of attendance
Fee name | 2023–2024 | 2024–2025 |
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Tuition | $41,200 | $42,730 |
Housing and food | $13,750 | $14,330 |
Materials | $500 | $250 |
Student services | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Technology | $750 | $750 |
Estimated total | $57,200 | $59,060 |
Costs are based on completion of 120 total credits (30 credits per year). Some programs and courses may have additional costs.
Cost of housing is dependent on residence hall assignment.
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- Applications completed after March 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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- Applications completed after Dec. 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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