COLLEGE OF
AGRICULTURE
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS & RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY ANALYSIS RESOURCE CONSERVATION
QUALITY MATTERS
Lush pine forests. Meandering bayous. Endless coastal plains.
Here in Louisiana, we are blessed with abundant natural resources. To protect them, the state has developed one of the strongest inclusive communities of environmental professionals.
environmental community. Our graduates specialize in air permitting, environmental enforcement, soil conservation, water quality, wetland delineation, environmental compliance, coastal restoration, and risk assessment and management.
LSU’s School of Plant, Environmental & Soil Sciences is educating them. We offer a degree in environmental management systems that focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to work as part of this
Our lessons aren’t confined to the classroom. Students interact with a wide range of accomplished environmental professionals so they can focus on their career goals.
CONCENTRATIONS Environmental Analysis & Risk Management: Develop the skills and knowledge needed for a career in environmental management. Build a practical understanding of chemistry, environmental biology, and governmental regulations.
Policy Analysis: Build your understanding of state and federal governments’ roles in the environment and develop the
knowledge needed to work with them. This concentration also establishes a great foundation for a graduate degree, law school, or business school.
Resource Conservation: Learn the science of soil and water conservation and increase your knowledge of government programs. Gain experience in restoring the coast, planning for land use, and managing forestry, wildlife, and agricultural land.
BECOME A HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL.
STUDENT PROFILE Her recipe is simple: a Canadian heritage, a mix of passion, and a healthy dose of environmental awareness. On top of her school load, Shanara Dyson, a junior studying environmental management systems, holds leadership roles in three organizations on campus. Dyson is the fundraising chair for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences; the fundraising chair and treasurer for the music fraternity Sigma Alpha Iota; and the secretary for the speech and debate team. Each organization has helped her develop a skill set that has prepared her for different parts of her life, she said. Born in Canada and now a Texas Tiger, Dyson enrolled in the college specifically for her degree program. “LSU is one of the few schools that
have environmental science and business as one major,” she said. “The College of Agriculture works really hard to make sure students are taken care of.”
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Many of our world-class faculty members and staff have positions for undergraduate students who may assist with laboratory, field, or office work related to research projects in environmental, soil, or plant science.
FACILITIES
Sturgis Hall has classrooms set up for collaborative work to help build a diverse community of students. The classrooms were recently equipped with computers with interactive display technology. The building also contains
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Participants in the Air and Waste Management Association gain networking opportunities not only with students but also with environmental professionals.
a student common room for group and individual study and a university computer laboratory. Numerous plant and soil laboratories provide opportunities for learning and student employment.
Learn more at lsu.edu/agriculture or call (225) 578-2065 email: agstusv@lsu.edu
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