Program Options
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences programs are designed to help students develop an in-depth understanding of the processes that affect the earth's surface and that have the greatest impacts on society. Graduates of such programs contribute to the solution of environmental problems such as soil or groundwater contamination, flooding, slope stability, shore erosion related to changing land use, or coping with the impact of sea-level rise or changing weather patterns related to global warming. Commonly, environmental professionals are expected to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team containing scientists, engineers, and professionals who can evaluate the legal, economic, political and social ramifications of complex environmental problems. Northeastern's emphasis on experiential, off-campus learning in addition to classroom learning helps our students to become well-grounded in their field of study and to work effectively with others to study and address real problems, as part of their undergraduate program.
You can choose either a science-based, B.S. Environmental Science major, or a policy-focused, B.A. in Environmental Studies major. For students with interests in particular areas, we also have developed several dual major options.
Students in other majors with a strong interest in the environment are encouraged to complete one of our minor options.
For a list of all majors and minors offered within the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, please view our requirements on the Registrar's website.
If you want learn more about out program options or schedule a meeting with a faculty advisor, send us an email at: AskEES@neu.edu
Program Options
- B.S. in Enviromental Science
For students who want to prepare for careers as environmental scientist.All students complete a common set of GEO, BIO, CHM, and MTH courses in first 2 years, then select a 5-course concentration in one of the following areas:
- Surficial Processes
- Environmental Geology
- Wildlife Studies
- Marine Science
- Independent Option
Dual majors and minor options are also available.
- B.A. in Environmental Sciences
For students who prefer an environmental policy focus.All students complete a common set of science (Environmental Science, Environmental Geology, Environmental Planning, biology, chemistry) and social science courses (Microeconomics, Statistics, Environmental History of the US, US Government, Environmental Politics, Environment and Society), then work with faculty advisor to select a group of upper-level courses organized around an environmental issue or theme. A senior thesis is required.
Dual majors and minor options are also available.