Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences takes you into the field. New Orleans sits in the Mississippi River Delta, so you can study a range of earth systems and environmental problems close to home.
You can join faculty research in sedimentary geology, geomorphology, coastal processes and aquatic ecology.
Honors in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Strong students can graduate with honors by writing and defending a senior thesis. The catalog lists the GPA you need to qualify.
Degree requirements
The course catalog is the official home for courses and the four-year plan.
Degree requirements and four-year plan
Where graduates go
- Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
- Major and minor energy companies
- National and international graduate schools
How to apply
Apply through Undergraduate Admissions. If you're transferring, you can request a credit evaluation.
Faculty
Ronald K. Stoessell
Professor Emeritus
Melanie Stiegler
Instructor
William Simmons
Professor Emeritus
Martin T. O'Connell
Professor
Robert C. Mahon
Assistant Professor
Mark A. Kulp
Professor, Department Chair
Madeline Foster-Martinez
Assistant Professor