Earth and Environmental Sciences - Furman University

Earth and Environmental Sciences from Furman University is a Campus Bachelor Enviroment degree that prepares you for a Science career. Earth is the only home we have. Helping students understand how our planet functions, the limits of earth's resources, and the capacity of humans to alter global processes for the common good are the goals of the Furman program in earth and environmental sciences . The strength of the Furman program in earth and environmental sciences is its emphasis on undergraduate teaching in both classroom and research settings, which provides excellent preparation for graduate school and professional careers. The department also has a strong tradition of laboratory and field experiences. Small classes result in plenty of individual attention, and faculty members are known for their interest in and camaraderie with students. In addition, because Furman is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only four hours from the Atlantic Coast, it provides students the opportunity to study many geologically diverse regions. New and exciting opportunities for study during the year are now available off campus at Biosphere 2 and through the Sea Education Association. Biosphere 2, which is run by Columbia University and based in the desert of Arizona, affords students the opportunity to spend a term investigating the dynamic interactions among Earth systems. The Sea Education Association, based at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Massachusetts, gives students the chance to do oceanographic research on sailing vessels while receiving course credit. Students participating in these programs may apply for normal Furman financial aid. View more details on Furman University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Enviroment courses.