Coastal & Watershed Studies
Get involved with hands-on fieldwork at the Chesapeake Bay and other unique locations.
About this Program
Graduates pursue careers or further study in environmental issues as scientists or as policymakers.
Program Overview
This interdisciplinary major, tailored to students’ individual interests, examines the relationships between environmental science and other fields, such as biology, chemistry, physics, economics and management, history and political science.
Environmental Science & Policy Concentrations
- Coastal and Watershed Studies
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Policy
For more information see the Course Catalog.
Degrees Offered
- BA
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Internships
Serve as an intern at Fort Detrick, National Institutes of Health and other local partners.
Career Outlook
Environmental science majors biotech, education and research, government and more.
Program Contact
Associate Professor of Biology, Program Director
Phone
301-696-3659
Email
Eric Annis
- Associate Professor of Biology
- Program Director, Environmental Biology
Drew Ferrier
- Professor of Biology
- Co-Chair, Department of Biology
- Director, Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies
- Director, Sustainability Studies
Chia-Hua Lue
- Assistant Professor of Biology
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In Katelyn's words, "Key to My Success was the Center for Coastal & Watershed Studies..". Undergraduate Student
This Hood Story is written first hand by Katelyn Valla. She has shared her personal account of working with The Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies. It is the pleasure of CCWS to highlight Katie's accomplishments! Please take a moment to connect with CCWS as we celebrate all Katie has learned and shared with our Hood community and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
- Experiential Learning
- Natural Sciences