Academics

Environmental Sciences and Studies offers the opportunity to earn either a B.A. in Environmental Studies or a B.S. in Environmental Science. Additionally, we offer an Environmental Studies minor, a Geographic Information Systems certificate (co-administered by Urban Studies) and a minor or certificate in Restoration Ecology.

UW Tacoma provides small class sizes and close interactions. Our faculty provide students with the unique opportunity for research at the undergraduate level. As a UW Tacoma student, you can access the same great technologies offered by the main campus without the commute. Here are just a few examples:

• Friday Harbor Laboratories on San Juan Island
• Pack Experimental Forest near Eatonville
• Big Beef Creek Field Station on Hood Canal
• UW multi-campus library system
• Oceanographic research vessels and equipment

Excellent community ties and internship opportunities

UW Tacoma's Environmental Science and Studies takes advantage of the Puget Sound being in our own front yard. UW Tacoma's curriculum, internship opportunities and research maintain local community ties while exploring global perspectives. These ample networking opportunities provided to UW Tacoma students have resulted in excellent career opportunities upon graduation.

Hands-on approach to education

Environmental Science and Studies at UW Tacoma offers topics in a mix of lecture, lab and field courses with small class sizes. Below are some examples of our exciting courses: