follow your passion
A trained EMT, Michael Ruhl earned a biological science degree from the CAES and is now working toward a master's degree in molecular entomology. He plans to enter medical school in 2009.
make a difference
Green Living Tip:
Bring reusable bags when shopping for groceries or other items.
Learn about UGA's recycling programs at gogreen.uga.edu/recycle.
be part of the solution
When you learn about environmental issues at CAES, you'll have opportunities to apply environmental principles to practical situations on campus and in the surrounding communities.
Areas of study include:
- Environmental Economics and Management
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Resource Science
- Biological Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Water and Soil Resources
- Entomology
- Agriscience and Environmental Systems
- Horticulture
- Organic Agriculture (certificate program)
- Environmental Law (minor)
- Resource economics (minor)
Through service learning projects such as designing and constructing rain gardens in parks and schools, you will learn how to prevent pollution of streams and rivers. By working in the nearby organic farm or in the sustainable flower garden, you will learn sustainable growing practices. There are also opportunities to work with industry on determining ways to reduce water and energy use.
begin a great career
What are you waiting for? A degree or certificate from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences can lead to a rewarding career helping the environment.
Here are just a few examples:
- Environmental consultant
- Field biologist
- Journalist
- Water Quality Scientist
- Organic gardener and farmer
- Public relations specialist
- Natural Resource Economist
- Environmental lawyer
get more information
For more information on environmental majors at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, contact:
CAES Office of Academic Affairs
www.caes.uga.edu/academics
email: discover@uga.edu
CAES Office of Environmental Sciences
www.caes.uga.edu/unit/oes