{"id":210,"date":"2022-08-09T16:11:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T16:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faculty.cnr.ncsu.edu\/environmentalfirstyear\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2025-07-16T19:08:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T19:08:24","slug":"more-majors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/provost.ncsu.edu\/environmental-first-year-program\/academic-programs\/more-majors\/","title":{"rendered":"Majors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>Students interested in the Environmental First Year (ENVFY) Program can participate in a few ways.  Students can directly join ENVFY by applying to the ENVFY Undeclared major. This program allows students to learn more about academic programs related to the environment before deciding what major they want to pursue. Students are automatically a part of ENVFY if they are admitted into the following majors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environmental Science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Technology and Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forest Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural Resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can elect to participate in either ENVFY or the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/departments.sciences.ncsu.edu\/lsfy\/\">Life Sciences First Year Program<\/a>\u00a0if they are interested in the following majors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biological Sciences (BA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biological Sciences (BS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microbiology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zoology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\"><strong>Environmental First Year Degrees<\/strong><\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/bio.sciences.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/degree-programs\/biological-sciences-ba\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/bio.sciences.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/degree-programs\/biological-sciences-ba\/\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Biology (BA)<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Explore the interdisciplinary nature of biology with our newest Bachelor of Arts program, designed for students who seek to combine life sciences with studies in other fields.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/bio.sciences.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/degree-programs\/biological-sciences-bs\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/bio.sciences.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/degree-programs\/biological-sciences-bs\/\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Biology (BS)<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Gain a comprehensive understanding of biology through our versatile Bachelor of Science program. Choose from five curricula to explore areas like ecology, human biology, and more to match your academic and career goals.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/natural-resources\/environmental-first-year-program\/#planrequirementstext\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/natural-resources\/environmental-first-year-program\/#planrequirementstext\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Environmental First Year &#8211; Undecided<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Undecided students spend their first academic year determining the \u201cbest-fit\u201d major for them.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/environmental-sciences\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/environmental-sciences\/\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Environmental Sciences<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Gain an overall understanding of the interrelated nature of environmental issues, including basic earth system processes, human impact on the environment and how social sciences connect to environmental policy. <\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/environmental-technology-and-management\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/environmental-technology-and-management\/\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Environmental Technology and Management<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Apply knowledge in chemistry, math, biology and environmental regulation to solve complex environmental problems concerning water and air quality, plants, soils, natural systems, occupational safety and health, and emergency response.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/fisheries-wildlife-and-conservation-biology\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/fisheries-wildlife-and-conservation-biology\/\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Promote conservation in your own backyard and around the world while working with wildlife in a hands-on and meaningful way. Study the ecology of animals and techniques to monitor populations and manage habitats. <\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/forest-management\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/forest-management\/\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Forest Management<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p 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Specialize in areas like biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and middle grades science through our comprehensive program.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/bio.sciences.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/degree-programs\/zoology\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/bio.sciences.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/degree-programs\/zoology\/\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Zoology<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Discover the study of animals from the cellular to the ecosystem level through our unique zoology program, offering a comprehensive and broad-based education in animal biology.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/\">College of Natural Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ncsu.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sciences.ncsu.edu\/\">College of Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ced.ncsu.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ced.ncsu.edu\/\">College of Education<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/provost.ncsu.edu\/university-interdisciplinary-programs\/academies\/climate-and-sustainability-academy\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/provost.ncsu.edu\/university-interdisciplinary-programs\/academies\/climate-and-sustainability-academy\/\">Climate and Sustainability Academy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/housing.dasa.ncsu.edu\/residential-communities\/living-learning-villages\/\">EcoVillage Living and Learning Community<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/honors.dasa.ncsu.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/honors.dasa.ncsu.edu\/\">University Honors Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students interested in the Environmental First Year (ENVFY) Program can participate in a few ways. 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