Environmental Physical Science

Overview

EPS is unique to Black Hills State University: It’s a rigorous, broad science degree with an emphasis in geology and real-world, hands-on experience and research. Coursework will address issues such as ground and surface water quality and management; soil testing; land-use planning; and natural hazard mitigation.

Geological and environmental sciences are growth sectors with many opportunities at the entry-level, and even more after graduate school.

Smaller classes and a small program mean more research and internship opportunities for the students, more field experiences, and stronger relationships between students and faculty.

Faculty work with students to choose classes, internships, and research experiences that are tailored to best suit students’ career goals.

At Black Hills State University, the Environmental Physical Science program at Black Hills State University includes the identification, study, and treatment of a variety of environmental problems. The program addresses ground and surface water quality and management, waste treatment, land-use planning, soil testing, containment chemistry and monitoring, hazardous waste disposal, land reclamation and energy management and production.

The School of Natural Sciences at BHSU is committed to quality undergraduate programs in the natural sciences, with an emphasis on involving students in research and internship experiences.

Why earn an environmental physical science degree from BHSU?

• Experiential Learning: BHSU provides opportunities to work directly with excellent faculty on research projects.
• Premier Location: BHSU is located 20 miles from the Sanford Underground Research Facility. This close proximity to Sanford Lab combined with a high level of interest among faculty and staff creates opportunities for collaborative projects in the sciences .
• Employability: Environmental positions exist in the private sector through consulting, chemical, petroleum and other manufacturing corporations. Positions are also available with state and federal government agencies such as the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Geological Survey Water Resource Division, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Forest Service.