Environmental Science

Environmental Science Concentration

Virginia Tech’s Online Master of Science in Agricultural and Life Sciences (OMALS) offers a 15-credit Environmental Science concentration focused on building the knowledge and practical skills needed to address complex environmental issues.

Coursework connects environmental science theory with applied learning in areas such as water and soil quality, environmental policy and regulation, ecosystem assessment and mitigation, and sustainable environmental management. Students also have opportunities to interact with Virginia Tech faculty and professionals working in the field.

Environmental Science Skills and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the OMALS degree with an Environmental Science concentration, students will be able to:

Demonstrate breadth and depth of interdisciplinary knowledge related to complex environmental issues and processes.
Design, implement, and evaluate an assessment and mitigation plan for diverse at-risk ecosystems.
Apply a variety of regulatory practices, standards, or policies related to water and soil quality and use.
Identify, analyze, and evaluate evidence-based literature and practice related to water and soil quality.
Apply research methods to design, implement, and evaluate sustainable approaches of environmental management for a variety of at risk ecosystems.

Environmental Science Career Paths

The Environmental Science concentration can support careers across environmental policy, regulation, conservation, sustainability, and natural resource management. Career areas include: