Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

at Troy University - Troy Campus USA

Troy University’s social science major will prepare you to understand and contribute to society in a meaningful way by applying critical and creative thinking, technology and an interdisciplinary perspective to solving practical problems.

As a student of social science, you will learn to analyze societal issues, identify improvements, and recommend solutions using statistics and data analysis. You’ll learn to communicate effectively and to evaluate individual and community needs. As you develop the ability to analyze complex social problems, you will become able to work toward realistic solutions using awareness, acceptance and appreciation of diversity, social factors and global multicultural perspectives.

Do you dream of a career that will allow you to empower and change lives for the better? Turn your passion into a rewarding career as a social worker with a bachelor’s degree in social work from Troy University.

With a bachelor's degree in social work from TROY, you acquire the knowledge and skills you need to enter a diverse, rewarding career of helping others thrive. With the guidance and tutelage provided by TROY’s experienced instructors, you will develop the abilities to become an empathetic, proactive professional.

As a social work student, you can rest assured that your coursework reflects the goals and objectives set by the Council on Social Work Education, the national accrediting body that oversees all schools of social work. Once accepted into the program, the assignments and tasks you’ll complete will prepare you for real-world experiences upon graduating from our nationally accredited program. Upper-level practice courses, community projects and a hands-on, 400-hour practicum spent in a supervised environment prepare you to step off the graduation stage and into a purpose-filled career.

A great number of career opportunities fall under the “hospitality” umbrella— the majority of which are found outside of the traditional hotel and restaurant industries. Whether you’re traveling the world on cruise ships, working with incredible chefs, athletes and entertainers or working behind the scenes to help create magical experiences for people of all ages, your hospitality management degree from TROY will help prepare you for excellence. Every day is different in the hospitality industry, and coming to work is often fun, invigorating, and exciting.

At TROY, you’ll be taught and mentored by faculty members who are dedicated to seeing you excel in this dynamic, ever-changing industry. TROY’s Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management faculty and staff are dedicated to seeing you excel in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Whether studying in class or online, you’ll have access to professors who take the time to get to know you, your interests and learning styles. Once you’ve fostered these academic connections, you’ll not only have gained valuable knowledge about hospitality management, but you’ll also have developed strong relationships with mentor professors who make themselves available for advice from subject matter to career development.

Preparing you for a career you’ll love
TROY’s hospitality management program provides you with courses designed to give you an overview of the industry as well as hands-on learning opportunities. For example, in TROY’s hotel management course, you’ll shadow different areas of local hotels to experience what happens within different departments, and in your restaurant management course, you’ll work in groups to create a restaurant concept that looks at everything from layout and décor to menu design and menu development.

Your course work will also prepare you to work with diverse groups, strengthen your written and oral communication skills as well as your organizational and leadership skills. You’ll also be given opportunities to obtain certifications such as the Cvent Management Certification, which would improve your resume’s competitiveness.

 Do you have the gift of listening and a passion for helping others? As a counselor or therapist, you have the power to help people find comfort, empowerment and life change by objectively listening to their concerns and determining their needs. Let TROY help take your education and career to the next level by pursuing your master’s degree in counseling.

This master's program is tailored to meet educational standards for state licensure and national counseling credentials. It has been designed to provide students with opportunities to develop their expertise in treatment planning, their knowledge of theory and of normal and pathological development and behavior as well as their understanding of how to apply counseling skills to various agency populations.

If a career in physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical exercise testing and prescription, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, health-fitness/wellness, strength and conditioning or nutrition is in your future, a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is a perfect fit. This competitive program includes concentrations in pre-health professions, health and wellness and nutrition, and incorporates coursework from five academic departments spread across two colleges.

With an emphasis on preparation for entry into graduate health profession schools in the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy and physician assistant, you will be prepared to successfully enter into graduate health profession schools nationwide. Upon completion of the program, you will also be prepared to sit for certification examinations offered through the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association and other organizations in the related fields of health and fitness, clinical exercise testing and strength and conditioning. Within this program, you’ll develop sound judgment, a sense of mission and ethics, problem-solving skills, the flexibility and adaptability to tackle a variety of issues and challenges, management abilities, an understanding of politics and government and a motivation to serve.

Why choose TROY?
The mission of the exercise science program at Troy University is to prepare leaders in exercise science who are highly qualified professionals dedicated to the improvement of health and wellness in the community, state and nation. The program has a comprehensive curriculum that includes hands-on laboratory courses, on-site cardiac rehabilitation experience and a capstone internship opportunity. Faculty members provide student-centered learning and are dedicated to the success of the students. The availability of the faculty, having access to laboratory facilities, research opportunities and practical field experiences are aspects of the program meeting the needs of the student.

Students in this program will:

• Demonstrate a sound foundational knowledge and understanding of the principles of biology, chemistry and nutrition and an advanced understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
• Demonstrate basic laboratory skills pertaining to assessments, laboratory methods, sound experimental and analytical practices, data acquisition and reporting in the exercise sciences with emphasis on physiology and biomechanics.
• Participate in the research process including literature reviews, data collection and data analysis related to the importance and influence of physical activity, nutrition and exercise on health.
• Understand and apply the principles of exercise testing and prescription to diverse populations at various developmental stages and under a range of health conditions.
• Demonstrate requisite skills and abilities for meaningful employment in exercise science-related areas or pursue graduate studies in an exercise science-related area.

This Troy University master-level program offers you courses led by a teaching staff made up of some of the most brilliant, scientific minds in the field of biomedical sciences. Within your coursework, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the constantly changing fields of medicine and biotechnology as you draw from informative lectures and hands-on lab experiences. At TROY, our faculty's open-door method of teaching will provide you with opportunities to get to know your professors and form professional relationships with them. You'll also be given the opportunity to use up-to-date technology being used in scientific and medical fields.

TROY's biomedical sciences courses are both challenging and rewarding. Be prepared to hone your strategic and critical thinking skills as well as your ability to logistically analyze medical and scientific problems. With courses led by a staff of instructors who take pride in their research, you'll have ample opportunities to propose your own solutions to the challenges the world of medicine, allied health sciences and biotechnology still present to today's scientists. You'll also have the oral and written skills to communicate your future scientific and medical findings with your academic colleagues and the general public.

By the time you obtain your master's degree in biomedical sciences, you'll be able to confidently take the next step in your training, whether it's at a medical school or another professional school with health sciences offerings. You'll be an ethical problem solver who stays technologically current within the fields of biomedical science and healthcare.

Do you have an eye for beauty and composition and a love for creating new things? Come invest in your artistic talents by pursing a bachelor’s degree in art from Troy University!

As an art major, you will have exciting opportunities to hone your skills and create alongside fellow artists as you pursue your degree. Within this program, you’ll learn foundational skills and develop a deeper understanding of your art form as well as technology and business practices that will help you achieve success within your career. 

This Troy University master-level program offers you courses led by a teaching staff made up of some of the most brilliant, scientific minds in the field of biomedical sciences. Within your coursework, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the constantly changing fields of medicine and biotechnology as you draw from informative lectures and hands-on lab experiences. At TROY, our faculty's open-door method of teaching will provide you with opportunities to get to know your professors and form professional relationships with them. You'll also be given the opportunity to use up-to-date technology being used in scientific and medical fields.

TROY's biomedical sciences courses are both challenging and rewarding. Be prepared to hone your strategic and critical thinking skills as well as your ability to logistically analyze medical and scientific problems. With courses led by a staff of instructors who take pride in their research, you'll have ample opportunities to propose your own solutions to the challenges the world of medicine, allied health sciences and biotechnology still present to today's scientists. You'll also have the oral and written skills to communicate your future scientific and medical findings with your academic colleagues and the general public.

By the time you obtain your master's degree in biomedical sciences, you'll be able to confidently take the next step in your training, whether it's at a medical school or another professional school with health sciences offerings. You'll be an ethical problem solver who stays technologically current within the fields of biomedical science and healthcare.

Do you dream of a career that will allow you to empower and change lives for the better? Turn your passion into a rewarding career as a social worker with a bachelor’s degree in social work from Troy University.

With a bachelor's degree in social work from TROY, you acquire the knowledge and skills you need to enter a diverse, rewarding career of helping others thrive. With the guidance and tutelage provided by TROY’s experienced instructors, you will develop the abilities to become an empathetic, proactive professional.

As a social work student, you can rest assured that your coursework reflects the goals and objectives set by the Council on Social Work Education, the national accrediting body that oversees all schools of social work. Once accepted into the program, the assignments and tasks you’ll complete will prepare you for real-world experiences upon graduating from our nationally accredited program. Upper-level practice courses, community projects and a hands-on, 400-hour practicum spent in a supervised environment prepare you to step off the graduation stage and into a purpose-filled career.

The computer science degree program provides students with a curriculum in the key domains of computer science. The program equips students with computer science knowledge and skills while preparing them for careers in computer technology and for advanced study in graduate courses.

Whether joining the workforce or continuing on to graduate studies, the TROY computer science program can help you realize your full potential.

Students in this TROY program have the option to learn in a classroom, online or in a blended program.

TROY’s undergraduate curriculum is centered on the latest technological advances and taught by a caring and highly qualified faculty. Students work on individual and team projects, focusing on game design, cell phone apps, web applications, visualization, Teensy Board Programming and database accessing applications, to name a few.

Students in the computer science undergraduate program benefit from small classes and an active Computer Science Club, a student organization that hosts weekly seminars, study sessions and many other activities.

The enormous growth of current and emerging technologies has generated a need for graduates with computer science degrees. Students graduating from Troy University’s undergraduate and graduate programs are prepared to work in a wide range of computing roles such as software engineers, system analysts, computer system designers or computer programmers.