School of Civil and Environmental Science
Phone: (405) 325-5913
Email: cees@ou.edu
Website: cees.ou.edu
Environmental scientists take on the vital role of preservation, conservation and restoration of the environment. OU's environmental science program is designed to produce well-prepared professionals familiar with the intricacies of collecting and analyzing air, water and soil samples; monitoring compliance with environmental laws and regulations; assisting industries in environmental compliance and development of sustainable cost effective technologies; and addressing public audiences on local, regional and global environmental challenges.
Environmental science students typically have interests in:
High school preparation should include life science courses.
OU environmental science students develop skills through experiential learning by practicing what is learned in the classroom through real world experiences. Students are tutored and mentored by upper-classmen with opportunities to expand horizons through study abroad. With accomplished faculty and expert guest speakers, students are empowered through professional development and receive competitive advantages in pursuing future careers.
There are numerous clubs industrial and systems engineering students can be a part of. Check them out:
Environmental Science Student Association (E.S.S.A.)
Sooners Without Borders
Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies
Dean’s Leadership Council (D.L.C.)
Engineers’ Club
E-1 Club
Helping Engineers Learn Processes and Programs (H.E.L.P.P.)
Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.)
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (S.M.E.)
Tau Beta Pi
Triangle Fraternity
Sooner Engineering Entrepreneurs Club (S.E.E.C.)
American Indian Science & Engineering Society (A.I.S.E.S.)
National Society of Black Engineers
Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (S.A.S.E)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (S.H.P.E.)
Society of Women Engineers (S.W.E.)
Environmental science courses include:
Environmental scientist
Air quality specialist
Agricultural scientist
Conservation scientist
Environmental engineer
Anthropologist
Geoscientist
Hydrologist
Occupational health and safety specialist
Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ website to explore the median pay for jobs you can pursue with this degree.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria Environmental Science and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
School of Civil and Environmental Science
Phone: (405) 325-5913
Email: cees@ou.edu
Website: cees.ou.edu
