Trine University’s Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences has recently introduced a new Bachelor of Science in environmental science degree program, which draws on the school’s strengths in the sciences and engineering. The program aims to equip students with the necessary skills to understand and address the environmental challenges facing the planet.

Lexie Staten, dean of the School of Health Sciences, explains that this program focuses on examining and improving the health of both the planet and its inhabitants. It is crucial to train professionals who can collect, analyze, and interpret data related to the environment and the impact of human activities on it.

The degree program provides students with hands-on fieldwork and research projects, preparing them for careers as environmental scientists, conservation scientists, environmental educators, lawyers, environmental policy analysts, or environmental health and safety specialists. With projected above-average job growth in this field over the next decade, graduates from Trine University’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program have promising career prospects.

Trine University has a strong track record of preparing students for employment opportunities. Over the past 11 years, more than 99 percent of Trine graduates have secured employment or continued their education within six months of graduation. For more information on Trine University’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program or any other programs offered by the Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences, visit trine.edu today.