{"id":7468,"date":"2023-03-05T16:31:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T22:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/webid2-test-lsweb\/?page_id=7468"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:06:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T22:06:07","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/conservation-environmental-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-p-banner\"><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/conservation-environmental-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2025\/06\/Homepage_hero_426689230.webp\" alt=\"person taking water samples at stream\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--content uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--column uwm-u-flex--center-y uwm-u-text--center\"><h2>Conservation &amp; Environmental Science<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h1 heading-separator\" id=\"h-build-a-more-sustainable-world\">Build a More Sustainable World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in \">The work of conservation and environmental science takes serious commitment, and it is tremendously rewarding and fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">Natural resource conservationists and environmental scientists work to find solutions to environmental problems such as habitat destruction, species extinction, and contamination of air, water, and soil. These problems are complex; finding solutions requires the integration of biological, chemical, geological, geotechnical, educational, and social sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">We often see lists of challenges and environmental disasters, which make us think that this work is about solving all the problems. That is part of it, but if you are considering a course of study in CES, it will be important to identify personal ambitions that align with helping others in your community as well as addressing wider environmental concerns. This approach requires the integration and interpretation of social, natural, and physical sciences. Coursework in the undergraduate interdisciplinary major provides training in areas such as ecosystem management, natural resources conservation, and environmental education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\".\/academics\/ \" rel=\"\">Our Degree Programs<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock uwm-p-gridblock--3\"><div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  uwm-p-gridblock--stretch\"><button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-pathways\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-pathways\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><span class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/conservation-environmental-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2025\/06\/Home_feature_800x400.webp\" alt=\"trees and forest floor\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\">Pathways for Students &amp; Career Planning<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/conservation-environmental-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2025\/06\/Home_feature_400x400.webp\" alt=\"person on platform in marsh\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\"><strong>85%<\/strong>Student Body is Wisconsin Residents<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/conservation-environmental-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2025\/06\/Home_feature_400x400-2.webp\" alt=\"close up of person holding mushroom\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\"><strong>1,000+<\/strong>Undergraduate campus-wide research opportunities annually<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-pathways\" class=\"hidden\">\n<p>The Conservation and Environmental Science (CES) program offers both an undergraduate major and minor. The major includes a Bachelor of Arts option and a Bachelor of Science option. Students should plan to meet with the program coordinator to understand which option is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the way, students are encouraged to select a pathway in CES to follow their emerging interests and passions. It is a great idea to explore the possible pathways, and to decide where individual interests align in order to begin planning for upcoming semesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these pathways are distinct in their focus. They include: biodiversity for conservation management, sustainability and resource protection,&nbsp;conservation in urban environments, water conservation,&nbsp;and wildlife conservation. Each of these pathways offers flexibility to help you graduate on time while still allowing you to take relevant coursework for your special interests. 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