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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2025–2026 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each bachelor’s degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all bachelor’s degrees.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Develop Research
Evaluate and use data to assess risks to human health and the environment.
Evaluate Processes
Use the risk assessment process to evaluate potential risks to human health.
Analyze Data
Characterize potential adverse effects of chemical, physical, and biological agents.
Gain Leadership Skills
Communicate verbally and in writing regarding environmental issues and practices.
Proactively Solve Problems
Evaluate potential risks to safety and the environment in a variety of settings.
Gain Hands-On Experience
Identify and evaluate air, water, land, and energy resource needs

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you to mitigate environmental management issues, including air pollution, water pollution, solid waste, and hazardous waste.

134K
Jobs in Environmental Consulting
There are more than 134,000 people employed in the environmental consulting industry in the United States as of 2020.
Source: IBIS World | “Environmental Consulting in the US Employment Statistics 2005-2026" | 2020

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Environmental Awareness Club

The Environmental Awareness Club offers opportunities to interact with professionals in environmental management. Activities have included webinars with professionals and alumni in the field, field trips, assisting in local cleanups, newsletters, and a P3 grant competition. It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Students and alumni can join the Environmental Awareness Club group on CareerQuest.