The department offers several bachelor degree programs, including: Environmental Sciences (the General track, Environmental Health and Safety track, with a 4+1 Masters in Public Health option, and Sustainability track) and Geosciences/Geology (Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts), in addition to minors in Environmental Science, Environmental Science-Sustainability and Geosciences. Regardless of the specific major and track, our learning goals for you are designed to ensure you are equipped with the critical thinking skills to pursue successful, rewarding careers that utilize the degree earned.

The key learning goals are:

Exposure to the nature of science and basic scientific principles through the study of the earth and environmental sciences.

Mastery of conceptual frameworks for understanding the spatial and temporal aspects of Earth and environmental features and processes.

Development of scientific literacy and enhanced critical thinking skills necessary to become self-directed learners through exposure to complex, open-ended problems that graduates may face in the workplace. Acquisition of the skills necessary to investigate geoscience and environmental science problems through observations and data acquisition in field and laboratory settings and to perform hypothesis testing.

Awareness of the unique environmental challenges of urban locations, such as the tri-state area including New Jersey, and the importance of resource sustainability.

Development and growth of students' quantitative skills relevant to the geosciences and environmental sciences through the collection, analysis, and synthesis of scientific data.

Ability to effectively communicate results of environmental or geoscience investigations in both written and oral formats.

Preparation for graduate studies in earth or environmental sciences or entry-level employment in related fields including resource exploration/development, environmental consulting/management, health and safety, or sustainability.