Beyond an Online Environmental Science Degree: 5 Eco-Conscious Degrees To Know
Interested in an environmental science online degree?
If you have ever considered a degree online in natural or environmental sciences, now is the time to take the leap.
Citing empirical evidence, climate scientists warn with urgency that 2020 is the time to reverse climate crisis. Indeed, in the era of potentially irreversible global warming, the planet needs educated professionals to both solve complex environmental issues and lead on policy change like never before.
Oregon State University (OSU) is affectionately known as America’s natural resources university, thanks to a 150-year commitment to both studying and conserving the natural world.
And OSU Ecampus? Their online catalog boasts diverse degree options for both undergraduates and graduates, including robust degree options in natural resources.
(Not interested in environmental sciences? Not to worry: OSU offers traditional liberal arts, business, and engineering degrees, too.)
Their online bachelors programs are currently ranked #5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report; for the past 6 years, the program has consistently landed in the ranking’s Top 10.
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Beyond an online environmental science degree
Here are 5 planet-first degrees (that you perhaps didn’t know existed!) delivered by OSU Ecampus:
1. Public Health (B.S., M.P.H. & graduate certificate)
Address the unique health challenges climate crisis presents, influence health policy, and find novel solutions to complex health issues in the era of climate change with a Bachelors of Science, Masters, or graduate certificate in Public Health.
2. Sustainability (B.S.)
Arm yourself with the knowledge necessary to curb climate change and water issues while also meeting the increasing demand for environmentally responsible products with a Bachelors of Science in Sustainability.
3. Agricultural Sciences (B.S.)
Zero-in on both crop and soil science and agricultural business management; learn how to remedy complex consumerist demands against the challenges associated with finite natural resources with an undergraduate degree in Agricultural Sciences.
4. Forests and Climate Change (graduate certificate)
In the age of wanton deforestation, this 19-credit certificate empowers professionals to manage forests using informed decision-making.
5. Environmental Sciences (B.S.)
Apply scientific perspectives, find solutions to environmental issues, and predict environmental change with the OSU Ecampus degree program in Environmental Sciences, which smartly encourages students to specialize in areas of personal interest.
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Why earn a degree online?
The future of learning is online.
Online degrees offer flexibility for working professionals, stay-at-home parents, military professionals, and those looking to complete unfinished degrees.
Increased flexibility enables students to learn not on borrowed time, but on convenient time. Online learning sacrifices nothing, as it encourages learners to meet academic goals while simultaneously working and raising families.
Wondering whether an online degree is credible? The answer is absolutely yes: degrees from accredited online programs carry just as much weight in professional spheres as campus-based degree programs.
Why an online degree from OSU Ecampus?
The world is flat, indeed: OSU Ecampus specializes in a unique educational experience that connects people, ideas, and diverse perspectives from around the world.
Their online modality builds strong communities that are well-equipped to handle the unique environmental challenges we all stand to face in the coming decades.
And while one of the biggest misconceptions about online degrees is that students are relegated to studying in solitude with little support, Oregon State is committed to fostering connections that flourish long after one’s degree or certificate program is completed. Resources including social groups and online forums strengthen the community’s powerful support system.
Students appreciate the unique ways in which OSU Ecampus creates an accessible, inclusive environment that emphasizes hands-on online learning:
Many courses feature the Learning Glass, an innovative light board that exceeds the capabilities of a traditional chalkboard and presents complex course concepts in a vibrant way.
Departments make frequent use of other innovations including an augmented reality sandbox, a virtual microscope lab, virtual field trips, and video interviews with industry experts, all of which push the traditional boundaries associated with online learning.
Other reasons to consider OSU Ecampus for your online degree
- OSU Ecampus delivers a wide range of industry-aligned course programs, including 35-plus undergraduate programs and 30-plus graduate programs and certificates.
- Oregon State is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the highest accreditation a college or university can attain.
- OSU Ecampus boasts a network of over 264,000 students worldwide from across the United States and around the world. Class discussions therefore benefit from a range of perspectives that enhance cross-cultural understanding and facilitate a greater networking reach.
- OSU is a nationwide educational leader. The College of Forestry is ranked #2 and the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is ranked #3 in the world; U.S. News & World Report ranked OSU at #36 in its Best Global Universities from Environment/Ecology, too.
Ready to take your interest in an environmental science online degree one step further?
OSU Ecampus summer terms starts June 22, 2020.
Learn more about OSU Ecampus here!
