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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BS)

Cultivate a Sustainable Career with an Environmental Science Degree

The Environmental Science Program is designed for the student who is interested in a career as a professional environmental scientist, professor, teacher, research specialist, ecologist, or science executive. The curriculum provides necessary background and experience to pursue graduate work and advanced degrees required by certain career tracks. It involved the study of biology, chemistry, ecology, geology, mathematics, and physics.

Heightened public interest in the hazards facing the environment, as well as increasing demands placed on the environment by population growth, are expected to spur the demand for environmental scientists and specialists. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of environmental scientists and specialists is projected to grow 8 percent through 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations.

  • Conduct original research, including water-quality testing, from local sources
  • Encompasses biology, chemistry, ecology, geology, mathematics, & physics
  • In-demand career trajectory
  • Professional options include environmental scientist, professor, teacher, research specialist, ecologist, & more

Top Employers

  • Energy Companies
  • Laboratories
  • Consulting Firms
  • National Parks

Top Career Paths

  • Meteorologist
  • Environmental Health Officer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Ecologist

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Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

  • Completed application
  • Official transcripts
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
  • Essay (optional)

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The Center for Natural and Health Sciences contains classrooms for our Math and Computer Science, Science, and Public Administration programs.

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Center for Natural and Health Sciences

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The Center for Natural and Health Sciences contains various science laboratories, computer labs, the 100-seat Comerford Theatre, and various classrooms. Classrooms for our Math and Computer Science, Science, and Public Administration programs are in this building.

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Scholarships

Morris K. Udall Scholarship

The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.

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Barney, Patrick James

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Garver, Dr. Deanne Dulik

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Gottstein, Dr. Michael J

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Hahn, Lawrence Eugene

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Laabs, Michael W

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Mason-Clark, Dr. Jamie

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Minora, John Barry

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Piatak, Dr. Brian J

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80+ opportunities for you to find the right fit with 50+ undergraduate degrees and 30+ graduate and certificate courses.

Sustainable Design Minor

Adding this minor will allow you to:

  • Work across disciplines to develop skills in design thinking and problem solving.
  • Gain a foundation in the biophysical, social science, and humanities-based understandings of the environment as well as examples of stewardship, advocacy, and policies that align individual action with collective well-being.
  • Gain an awareness of our interconnected world and be better prepared to develop integrated solutions to complex environmental problems.

Courses

Two intro environmental courses (6 credits):

EVST 101 Intro to Environmental Studies
ENVS 216 Intro to Sustainability

One course (3 credits) in Science or Math (core requirement):

MATH 170 Mathematical Applications in Biology ENVS 261 Earth Science I
ENVS 262 Earth Science II
ENVS 212 Intro to Meteorology
EVST 200 Climate Change

Three courses (9 credits) from the following list:

ART 241 Digital Design
ART 416 Social Impact Design
ART 448 Packaging Design
ART 425 Printmaking: Screen Printing
ART 226 Basic Printmaking
BUS 123 Management and Career Options
BUS 425 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations
BUS 461 The Leadership Process in the Global Marketplace
BUS 423 Design-Think Experience
BUS 380 Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility BUS 341 Organizational Behavior
ENVS 339 Community Design Build - Environmental Advocacy I ENVS 4XX Community Design Build - Environmental Advocacy II ENVS 494 Undergraduate Research
ENVS 498 Internship
ENVS 499 Independent Study

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