1. Warren Wilson College
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. Major in Water and Earth Resources

Major in Water and Earth Resources

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Warren Wilson College

Program Overview

Our program uses an applied, field-based ecosystem approach to learning in our 1,100-acre classroom. In addition to studying the past and engaging in a range of classroom-based discussions, you'll head out to learn and hone skills you'd use in a career in this field, such as:Field sampling design and implementation,Measurement of environmental parameters,Laboratory analytical methods,Data analysis and evaluation.You'll also have the opportunity to work on the Environmental Studies Crew doing water quality monitoring, or the Recycling Crew working at our new state-of-the-art composting facility.

Program Key Stats

$37500
Rolling


Eligibility Criteria

2.6
33
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1190
6.5

Additional Information & Requirements

: In order for students to declare a major or minor in Environmental Studies, they must have completed 32 credit hours and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Transfer students must have completed one semester at Warren Wilson College to declare a major in Environmental Studies and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher during that semester. Students within Environmental Studies must turn in a proposal written in consultation with a faculty advisor and turned in to the advisor.

Career Options

  • Aquaculture worker
  • Aquarist
  • Commercial diver
  • Fisherman
  • Hydrologist
  • Lifeguard
  • Marine biologist
  • Naval architect

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