Environmental & Energy Resources Management

Examine the interdisciplinary relationships involved in the business of energy production and utilization along with associated environmental management, regulatory and policy issues. This major will provide a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in the growing energy and environmental sectors of the economy, whether in private business, government, consulting, or for entrepreneurial ventures of their own design.

Fast Facts

Valuable Skills

Gain knowledge and skills in the areas of energy, environmental protection, economics and entrepreneurshipnurship.

versatile degree

Pursue entrepreneurial ventures or work in the energy or environmental sector after graduation.

Challenges and opportunities

Develop a keen sense of the challenges and opportunities inherent in providing power for an energy-hungry nation.

Careers

Project Analyst, Energy Team
Sustainability Analyst
Environmental Coordinator
Environmental Manager
Sustainability Coordinator
Natural Resources Project Coordinator

Course Schedule

Freshman Year

Suggested Plan of Study
Fall	Spring
WVUE 191 – First Year Seminar	PLSC 206 – Principles of Plant Science
ARE 187 – Energy Resource Economics	ARE 150 – Introductory Agricultural and Agribusiness Economics
ENGL 101 – Intro to Composition and Rhetoric	GEF 5, 6 or 7
BIOL 101 and 103 – General Biology	GEF 5, 6 or 7
MATH 150 – Applied Calculus	Free Elective

For full suggested course schedule, class descriptions and more information on General Education Foundations (GEF) see the course catalog.