Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science is very much a generalist degree within the natural sciences. Focusing primarily on understanding our natural and human-made environments, environmental science degrees draw from diverse fields of studies and require a strong background in the more traditional sciences: biology, physics, chemistry, geography, and ecology. Environmental science degrees also draw heavily from the social sciences, such as economics, business, or sociology. The degree to which any of these fields of study becomes prevalent within an environmental science education largely depends on the student's chosen specialization. Since environmental science is a generalist degree, students often complete specializations within a more select area, i.e., biology, Lakota land studies, range studies, etc. True to most science degrees, environmental science programs often require significant fieldwork, lab work, or other data-oriented work.

Sinte Gleska University provides a model for Indian-controlled education. It is an institution governed by people rooted in the reservation and culture, concerned about the future, and willing to see the institution grow. It provides each Lakota person with the opportunity to pursue an education and does so in a relevant way to career and personal needs. Sinte Gleska University graduates will help determine the future development and direction of the Tribe and its institutions. The mission of Sinte Gleska University is to plan, design, implement and assess post-secondary programs and other educational resources uniquely appropriate to the Lakota people to facilitate individual development and tribal autonomy.