<p>V Tech, Penn State of U Del for Environmental Science??? which is the best????</p>
<p>I don’t think you can characterize any one of those programs as “best”. They are all solid programs. Virginia Tech’s program seems the most structured in that it requires more basic science courses of all majors no matter which of the subspecialty options they choose. Penn State’s program is the most flexible and doesn’t offer as many structured subspecialty options as the other two schools, though you could use electives to emphasize other areas or you might find those other options under other majors. Delaware’s program only requires some of the more advanced science requirements as part of particular subspecialty options. It also offers the most subspecialty options, including some that are not offered under the major at the other schools. Some of the more advanced science requirements seem to have a less applied focus.</p>
<p>I would suggest that you compare the required core courses and courses for the various subspecialty options at each school. Look at the flexibility of requirements; basic vs. applied emphasis of required courses; how advanced the required science courses in the options are beyond those for the core requirements; and, whether a school offers the particular subspecialty options that interest you. Also, look at undergrad research opportunities and/or internship opportunities.</p>
<p>Unless anything really significant to you stands out from this comparison, choose the school that has the best overall fit for you apart from the major. Cost should be a significant factor in your consideration of fit, especially if you want to go to graduate school.</p>
<p>What is your career goal?</p>
<p>Do you need to get a PhD?</p>
<p>What state are you in?</p>
<p>zapfino has shared a lot of great insight into all of your choices and it would help to know if you are in state for any of the schools. Considering the strengths of all three, I wouldn’t pay OOS tuition to go to one over the other. </p>
<p>My s has taken a couple of Environmental Science classes at VT and is scheduled to take several more in the next couple of years. He really likes the professors he has had and has found the courses to be challenging but very informative. </p>
<p>It is a very multidisciplinary field. The B.S. in Environmental Science at Tech actually comes from the Crop and Soil Environmental Science Department. There are so many areas of concentration/interest. Here are a couple of links that you can check out about VT’s program. My s has really enjoyed his time there and has found the professors to be very willing to help with research. Best of luck in your decision!</p>
<p>[Environmental</a> Science Home - Dept. of Crop and Soil Environmental Science | Virginia Tech](<a href=“http://www.ensc.vt.edu/]Environmental”>http://www.ensc.vt.edu/)</p>
<p>[Department</a> of Crop & Soil Environmental Sciences - Sustainable Ecosystem Services in Altered Ecosystems | Virginia Tech](<a href=“http://www.cses.vt.edu/]Department”>http://www.cses.vt.edu/)</p>
<p>[Bachelor’s</a> of Science - Environmental Science | Virginia Tech](<a href=“http://www.ensc.vt.edu/ENSC_BS.html]Bachelor’s”>http://www.ensc.vt.edu/ENSC_BS.html)</p>
<p>Thanks everyone,</p>
<p>I am from NJ and I am definitely excited to attend college and experience new things! I am not really sure what specific job I am looking to peruse, something that evolves using science, lab based, research, or thinking up alternate resources and sustainability to help make the world cleaner and greener.</p>