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Why is Environmetal, Soil, and Water Science important?

• Growing awareness of environmental issues
• Public demands for clean air and water, and a healthy food supply
• Conservation of natural resources

Who should be interested?

The Environmental, Soil, and Water major is for students interested in issues such as water quality, proper use of soils, land application of wastes, proper use of fertilizers, fate of pesticides in soil and water, bioremediation of contaminated soils and waters, and wetlands. The major provides a strong science background, as well as a practical education.

Career Opportunities

Students who graduate in Environmental, Soil, and Water Science can work in the following areas:

Local, State, or Federal Governmental Agencies

• Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission
• Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology
• Arkansas Department of Health
• Cooperative Extension Service
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• United State Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
• Forest Service (FS)
• Fish and Wildlife Service
• many others...
 
Private Sector

• Environmental consulting
• Land-use planning
• Waste management
• Industry
• many others...

Academia/Research

• Many students go on to Graduate School to further their education
• Soil Scientist
• Soil Physicist
• Soil Chemist
• Soil Microbiologist
• Pesticide Residue Chemist
• Research Technician
• many others...

Possible Certifications

Coursework prepares students to take the Certified Professional Soil Science exam or the Environmental Professional certification exam.