Arthur Temple College of Forestry & Agriculture

Division of Environmental Science

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Welcome to the Division of Environmental Science

SFA offers an award-winning environmental science program that combines rigorous academics with hands-on learning.

Our graduates are capable of understanding and addressing the complex environmental problems facing modern society. And, due to the high demand for environmental scientists, nearly 100% of our graduates find employment in their chosen field.

AREAS OF STUDY

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in spatial science are required to select a track from the options below.

  • DR. DAMOFF CREDITED WITH DISCOVERING TWO NEW SPECIES

    Dr. George Damoff is an international leader in megadrilology - the study of earthworms. In 2018 alone, he described and published information on two entirely new species of earthworms - not counting the dozen additional new species under scientific review. Damoff earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in biology at SFA before returning to earn a Ph.D. in forestry. He is an adjunct faculty member in SFA's Division of Environmental Science.

    Dr. George Damoff

    Dr. George Damoff, adjunct faculty member, Division of Environmental Science

  • PROTECTING OUR STATE'S WATER QUALITY

    Amy Camp is doing her part to protect Texas water as an environmental investigator with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. In this position, Camp works to ensure wastewater and other industrial facilities adhere to state regulations, ultimately protecting the health and safety of the environment and citizens of Texas.

    Amy Camp

TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES

At SFA, we believe students benefit greatly from hands-on learning in and out of the classroom. Transformative experiences are at the core of our academic philosophy.

environmental science students working with chemistry professor
environmental science intern students
environmental science students in LaNana Creek
  • The interdisciplinary nature of SFA’s environmental science program provides students with the opportunity to work with and learn from experts in diverse scientific fields such as chemistry and biology.
  • Internships are a core component of an environmental science student’s education. Many of these internships are paid and often result in post-graduate job offers.
  • Environmental science students use science to develop solutions to real environmental problems such as air and water pollution.

MEET OUR STUDENTS

  • Allyson Holman

    Allyson Holman

    As an intern, Allyson has assisted both an international environmental consulting firm and Texas' largest electric utility in environmental compliance. Her goal is to help conserve endangered species.

  • Cooper Kirklan

    Cooper Kirklan

    In addition to completing an internship with Oncor Electric Delivery, environmental science senior Cooper Kirklan maintains an impressive 4.0 GPA. He also volunteered for the Peace Corps in Mozambique as a science teacher.

  • Tyler Kysiak

    Tyler Kysiak

    Tyler Kysiak recently completed an internship with Elm Creek Environmental, LLC, where he assisted scientists in completing Phase 1 environmental site assessments, air permits and stormwater pollution prevention plans.

Want to contact the Division of Environmental Science?

  • CONTACT US

  • COME SEE US

    Forestry Building
    Room 103

    Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 13073, SFA Station
    Nacogdoches, Texas 75962