Environmental Science and Climate Change
Bachelor of Science
Next start date is February 22. Applying is easy and free!
Make a difference in a changing world.
The world needs solutions! You can provide them. Create change in an environmental science career like green consulting, inspecting, engineering, and urban/regional planning.
Earn your online environmental science and climate change degree to begin!
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does it cost?
Your online education should be affordable and manageable. Our team of distance education concierges will work with you through the admissions process to help you plan and pay for your degree. Learn more about the costs here.
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How fast can I finish?
It depends on whether you have credits earned from other institutions, whether you plan on taking one or two classes per term, and if you take a term off. Our distance education concierges and academic advisors are here to help you plan and stick to your educational goals. Talk to us today!
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How many credits can I transfer?
Apply online (it’s free!) and a distance education concierge will reach out to create an individualized plan for transferring your credits. You may also want to try estimating your transfer credits using Transferology.
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What courses will I be taking?
For course requirements, browse our Environmental Science and Climate Change checklist or view our full course catalog for a better look into your program. Then apply online for free to get started.
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Career Outlook
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Unlock new opportunities.
Environmental scientist and specialist jobs in the U.S., 2018.
Median pay for environmental scientists and specialists, 2018.
Estimated U.S. job growth for environmental scientists and specialists through 2028.
Environmental scientist and specialist jobs in the U.S., 2018.
Median pay for environmental scientists and specialists, 2018.
Estimated U.S. job growth for environmental scientists and specialists through 2028.
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unity College cannot guarantee employment. Salary data represents averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience.
Environmental science major
You are needed now more than ever. Learn how to assess environmental problems. Work with your peers to develop solutions to urgent problems. Discover how climate change is shaping our environment and how you can mitigate its effects.
In the online environmental science degree program, you’ll have access to:
- One-on-one advising. Work with trained staff to reach your academic and professional goals.
- Flexible scheduling. Complete your coursework from anywhere while working full-time and balancing life’s responsibilities.
- Relevant concentrations. Pursue one of several concentrations in areas such as environmental GIS and renewable energy.
- Career resources. Browse our online job board and use free tools through our career services department.
- Multiple start dates. Begin your program on your time. Choose from eight year-round start dates.
You’ll also learn from leaders in the field. Our faculty hold positions at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Land Management, the Nature Conservancy, and other government and nongovernment organizations.
It’s time to act. Apply online.
Careers and Outcomes
Follow your curiosity.
Realize your potential.
Faculty Profiles
Seek out knowledge.
Learn from leaders.
Degree requirements and courses
The environmental science and climate change degree requires 120 credits. You may transfer in up to 90 credits from outside institutions. For more requirements, browse our degree checklist.
Environmental science and climate change sample courses
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ESCI 301 Soil Analysis
This course involves detailed study of the biological, chemical, and geological components of soil, soil types, and soil health. Topics covered include principles and processes in soil chemistry, soil taxonomy, soil geography, and erosion. Additionally, students will explore the role of organic materials in soil health and type, general roles of soil properties on vegetative nutrient uptake, and the role of soil on nutrient and chemical cycles. Throughout the course of the term, students will pursue a project related to soil’s influence on environmental health and sustainability.
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ESCI 305 Environmental Remediation and Toxicology
This course is focused on the basic concepts of and science behind environmental toxicology, including processes related to remediation and contaminant mediation. Topics include the underlying biological processes such as bacterial metabolism, enzymatic activity, anaerobic and aerobic biodegradation, and an overview of remediation of inorganic contaminants. Students will additionally explore the fate and effects of chemicals in organisms in the environment, including air, water, and ground pollutants.
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ESCI 401 Environmental Science Field Techniques Laboratory
Learn and apply various field and laboratory techniques used in environmental science. Gain skills used in both professional field (e.g. wetland delineation, aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling) and lab (e.g. sediment analysis, water chemistry techniques, software applications for analysis) settings.
View our Unity College Distance Education Course Catalog for a better look into your program. Then apply online for free to get started.
