Studying environmental science at UD, you will learn how natural processes shape the natural environment and how humans impact nature. If you are passionate about the outdoors, the environmental science major can help you find solutions to environmental issues like habitat loss, sustainable development, water quality, biodiversity, climate change, renewable energy, and more. Environmental science takes a multidisciplinary approach to studying the atmosphere, ocean, earth, and ecosystems, which you then develop into a specialty through studying one of the concentrations listed below. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, environmental science jobs are predicted to grow 8% faster than the overall job market average between 2019 and 2029.<br><br>Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 1. Articulate a broad scientific understanding of the character, function, and analysis of environmental systems, as well as issues that arise from human occupancy and use of the planet and environment. 2. Apply scientific concepts and policies to recommend solutions to environmental problems by successfully completing individual/group projects. 3. Employ common analytical tools and quantitative skills to explore environmental issues in depth. 4. Demonstrate a broad scientific understanding of the environment of the ocean, the seabed, and the coastal zone in oral and written format. 5. Integrate and synthesize information from a multidisciplinary perspective in oral and written format through the capstone course and other appropriate experiential learning opportunities.