Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy
(Students who plan to transfer a completed associate's degree should review the Environmental Science and Policy Completion Degree information below)
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy (ES&P) is an interdisciplinary STEM degree that draws upon undergraduate course offerings from the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences, as well as the Colleges of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Technology, and Business. Students will acquire the requisite skills to preserve and protect the limited and fragile natural resources in the state of Delaware and beyond.
The ES&P degree is practical, career-oriented, and a springboard for graduate education. Aligned with the University's mission of providing exemplary career-oriented degrees, graduates can market themselves to local, state, and federal agencies; private and non-profit organizations; and academia, for a range of environmental science positions.
Students have the option to complete courses face-to-face, online, or a combination of the two. Face-to-face courses are offered at a variety of locations and times. All courses are taught by highly qualified faculty who are practitioners in the field.
Program Competencies
In addition to the University’s undergraduate graduation competencies, students will:
1. Apply the scientific method to answer environmental science questions;
2. Demonstrate proficiency with basic laboratory skills;
3. Formulate policy recommendations based on scientific and stakeholder data;
4. Evaluate quantitative and qualitative environmental science data;
5. Appraise environmental science and biodiversity concepts to determine the environmental impact;
6. Analyze cell and molecular processes to determine mechanisms of evolution;
7. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
Curriculum
General Education Requirements (39 Credits)
A minimum passing grade of "C" is required for ENG 121, ENG 122, ENG 131, MAT 205, and ENV 310.
| CTA 206 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENV 310 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| HIS 315 | The Green Revolution: History of the Environmental Movement in America | 3 |
| HIS 381 | Contemporary Global Issues | 3 |
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHI 300 | Ethics for Life | 3 |
| POL 403 | Writing for Public Policy | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Environmental Science Core (35-36 Credits)
BIO, CHE, ENV, PHY and SCI courses in the Environmental Science Core require a minimum passing grade of a "C." A minimum passing grade of a "C-" is required for MAT 308.
Public Policy Core (18 Credits)
Public Policy Core courses require a minimum passing grade of a "C."
Core Electives (Choose 9-12 credits from the following options)
Cooperative Education Core (6 credits)
Field experience should be considered for students who are not already working in the ES&P field. A 15-credit semester would cover the 6-credit requirement for Co-op and 9 credits of Free Electives.
| SCI 441 | Co-op Education Experience for Science | 3 |
| SCI 442 | Co-op Education Experience for Science | 3 |
Free Electives (9-13 credits)
A minimum of 120 credits are required to earn a Bachelor of Science in ES&P. Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take FYE 101 as one of their electives. Due to the mixture of 3 and 4 credit courses, students must be diligent and regularly meet with an academic advisor.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy Completion Degree
What is a Completion Degree?
A completion degree is an individualized degree for students who have completed an associate's degree at an accredited institution. Following review of transcripts reflecting a conferred associate’s degree, academic advisors will provide an individualized degree plan.
Environmental Science and Policy Completion Degree Requirements (47-48 credits)
A minimum passing grade of "C" is required for courses with prefixes: BIO, ENV, LES, and POL. MAT 308 requires a minimum passing grade of "C-."
Additional course work as needed to meet 120 credits for graduation.
The following courses (or their equivalent) are pre-requisites for the Environmental Science and Policy completion degree and must be taken at Wilmington University or accepted as transfer credit from an accredited institution.
ENG 121 English Composition I
ENG 122 English Composition II
ENG 131 Public Speaking
MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics
MAT 200 Pre-Calculus
BIO 251 Biology I (or SCI 251)
SCI 312 Physics (with lab) or PHY 272 Physics I
SCI 315 Applied Chemistry (with lab) or CHE 261 Chemistry I
POL 300 American Politics