Continuing environmental degradation is a worldwide problem threatening the quality of life and its viability. The problem can only be understood and addressed by drawing upon the resources of multidisciplinary approaches. The multidisciplinary perspective center of this minor focuses on the human dimensions of the human-environment equation and includes geographical and ecological approaches, scientific and technological methodologies, planning and public policy issues, 和伦理, 政治, 经济, and legal considerations.
Program Highlights
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This minor prepares students for positions in environmental protection, environmental science, and government agencies. The variety of courses allows for the addition of topic areas into non-traditional environmental health fields.
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Students can tailor their minor courses to their interests with over two dozen courses to choose from. Opportunities include adding environmental health, engineering or geography courses to target specific career fields, such as environmental law.
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Gain hands-on experience in environmental and public health policy and ethics, and pollution prevention efforts.
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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including 健康
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, 减弱, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, 可以收集, 合成, 研究, 报告, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, 食物, 土壤, 水, and other sources.
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
应用 theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, 测试, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, 控制, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.
Environmental Restoration Planners
Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and 合成 complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management.
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, 状态, and local regulations and ordinances.
需求
The interdisciplinary minor in environmental issues and management requires 12 credit hours of 300/400-level courses selected from at least two different disciplines with a maximum of six credits from any one discipline. For completion of the interdisciplinary minor, students must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses specified as a requirement for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses and prerequisite courses. At least six hours of upper-level courses must be taken through courses offered by Old Dominion University. Three credit hours may be in the major, if a major course is listed as an option for the interdisciplinary minor. As such, it will be credited toward both the major 和 interdisciplinary minor.
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Estimated rates for the 2023-24 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
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奖学金
奖学金 are available for Bachelor of Science Environmental 健康 (B.S.E.H.) students annually averaging $1000-$2000.
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