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Register By: January 09, 2025
Next Start Date: January 13, 2025

Environmental Science Overview

If you're passionate about the natural world, solving critical societal problems, and ensuring sustainability for future generations, environmental science is the field for you. It offers a comprehensive understanding of how humans impact our rapidly changing planet.

At USI, environmental science students gain hands-on experience using state-of-the-art tools from biology, chemistry, geology, and social sciences. You'll be mentored by faculty, conduct field research, and develop skills needed for environmental science careers. Opportunities to publish and present research at national scientific venues further enhance your education and career prospects.

730
Acres of Nature Preserve

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

39
Credits

Major Credit
Requirements

86
Credits

Total Credits

125
Credits

To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:

  • Complete the online application for admission
  • Pay the $40 application fee
  • Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended

Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.

Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Tony H. Maria
Professor of Geology
Chair of Geology, Physics and Environmental Science Department

Career Outlook

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Earth’s increasing human population generates stress for natural systems. Environmental scientists work in all the spheres of the planet, including the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the biosphere, and the lithosphere, to relieve that stress. Earning a degree in environmental science will prepare you for analyzing environmental problems, developing solutions, working to protect Earth’s natural systems, reclaiming systems that have been harmed by humans, and protecting human health. 

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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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