Published March 25, 2022
Dr. Sean Powers is right, Professor and Director of the School of Marine and Environmental
Sciences, walks the halls and grounds of the school’s renovated campus facility measuring 20,000 square feet
It was dedicated last year.
Two new undergraduate programs have been approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education
The School of Marine and Environmental Sciences. Students from South can now pursue bachelor’s degrees in marine sciences.
in sustainability and environmental sciences.
The USA is uniquely situated geographically and intellectually for helping train the next generation.
Dr. Sean Powers is director of the Marine and Environmental Science Institute.
School of Marine and Environmental Sciences. We are proud to have a faculty that is internationally renowned
Marine scientists and the only 4-year public university in Alabama that offers daily instruction
Access to the ocean and coast, USA is a natural location for both programs.
Powers mentions the growing student interest in marine and environmental sciences.
as the catalyst to add the two majors. They are the first offered by this program.
The University has traditionally been focused on graduate education, research, and teaching. The University
The company has also invested heavily in resources, including new faculty hirings and renovations
The Education Outreach Building is located on the north-side of campus and houses a teaching space.
Auditorium, classrooms and labs.
The majors are open for new students and will be offered to existing South students.
Academic advisors are available to help students adjust their course schedules.
Follow the program.
Leah Townsend said that when I started at South, I chose marine science as a minor.
Tuscaloosa junior. When I discovered that a new program in marine science was being opened, I was thrilled.
For undergraduate students, I was immediately aware that I wanted to change the major to this
program.
The marine sciences bachelor’s degree addresses society’s need for specialists
Understanding the marine environment is key to navigating coastal areas.
Ocean environments. It prepares students to tackle challenges.
Opportunities presented by the blue economic,” which encompasses many areas
There are many job opportunities in the marine environment that graduates can pursue.
You can find employment in government, academia, commercial, and industrial settings.
The bachelor’s degree in environmental science & sustainability addresses this need.
For a broad understanding and interaction between the natural world, the demands and the environment
for human development. Environmental science’s interdisciplinary component is fundamental.
How to use this integrative approach to build mutually beneficial relationships
Solutions to some of society’s most pressing issues
We have formed many partnerships with state, federal and industry.
Environmental organization to offer us undergraduates experience learning that will
Prepare them for their jobs. There is a lot of job growth in the field of environmental and sustainability sciences.
Powers stated that they expect the temperature to be very high.
Students will have direct access the Dauphin Islands Sea Lab, which offers a unique learning experience.
Educational experience and experiential learning opportunities. Nearby natural
The Mobile-Tensaw Delta and Mobile Bay are three marine laboratories.
Tabor Smith, a sophomore at Wetumpka hoped to pursue a concentration in marine sciences.
sciences. New courses will be offered by the School of Marine and Environmental Sciences.
He has more options.
One of the problems I have with marine sciences is not being certain which field to study.
Smith indicated the marine sciences I would like to pursue. With the new major, it will be possible to:
I would like to take more classes within this field. This will allow me to narrow down my options.
What I want to do.