B.S. Environmental Science (Human Dimensions Concentration)

Discover the impacts and opportunities to strength society's commitment to environmental stewardship.
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Improve Society's Impact on the Environment

Making positive environmental change involves working with people. UW-Stout uniquely excels in this arena due to extensive expertise and project experience with faculty in the natural and social science aspects of environmental science. 

An environmental science students explains critical research around the impact of water quality issues on local residents.

Graduate Ready to Impact Society

Policy challenges often outweigh scientific challenges in conservation. This B.S. Environmental Science concentration will help prepare you to build capacity and create partnerships for conservation around the following disciplines:

  • Conservation Planning
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Policy  
  • Non-Profit Leadership
  • Outreach & Education 

Graduates with the Human Dimensions Concentration will be well positioned for a wide-range of roles, including the following:

  • Interpretive Naturalist
  • Landscape Architect 
  • Natural Resources Agent 
  • Resource Conservationist
  • Sustainability Program Manager
  • Zoning Technician