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

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I came to Marywood assuming I knew what I wanted out of life- like many 18-year-olds I had the belief that I knew more than anyone else what I wanted and what I would be able to accomplish. And, like many young college students, I was wrong! I changed my major (and went through a few minors) TWICE at this university, went through periods where I wasn't sure I was going to accomplish ANYTHING- but the faculty at Marywood showed me otherwise. I owe everything to my advisor and professors who talked with me through every up and down in my college career, and now I finally feel like I'll make the mark on the world that I was always meant to.

A big part of this was when I had the chance to start an internship with the Lackawanna River Conservation Association, a local environmental nonprofit focused on protecting our watershed and the natural landscape of our region. It was here that I was able to become part of a movement bigger than myself for the first time, and be part of a team that truly valued me- not just what I could do for them. Through my work at the LRCA I've found a great passion for community-wide education and outreach on local and global environmental issues, and have found likewise a renewed respect for those who work tirelessly in the nonprofit sector.

Again, I owe this opportunity to my advisor- I think Marywood's faculty are a physical testament to the fact that there are people who care about you beyond just your academic or career success, and while they will absolutely set you up for that success to earn the recognition you deserve, they also work to ensure that you, too, can be proud of yourself. Marywood is a place where you can be free to change for the better, and be supported the whole way!
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Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

Completed application
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Environmental Science

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The Center for Natural and Health Sciences contains classrooms for our Math and Computer Science, Science, Nursing, 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, Nursing, and Public Administration programs are in this building.

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Faculty

Antoniacci, Dr. Lisa

Associate Professor
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Adhikari, Dr. Dhanapati

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Bao, Lili

Lecturer
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Brey, Dr. Christopher W

Associate Professor
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Carey, Dr. Joshua D

Assistant Professor of Practice
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Dowler, Emily M

Lecturer
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Flynn, Conor

Instructor
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Freamat, Mario

Lecturer
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Garver, Dr. Deanne Dulik

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Granko, Joseph J

Science Lab Manager
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Hahn, Lawrence Eugene

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Johnson, Dr. Craig M

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Kiel, Dr. Michael C

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Koscho, Michael C

Assistant Professor of Practice
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Laabs, Michael W

Lecturer
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Lane, Dr. Chunchao

Assistant Professor
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Legath, Brittany E

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Mason-Clark, Dr. Jamie

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Melick, Sara A

Instructor
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Minora, John Barry

Lecturer
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Piatak, Dr. Brian J

Assistant Professor of Practice
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Pitchford, Alisha

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Pusateri, Anthony Michael

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Reggie, Dr. Steven S

Assistant Professor of Practice
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Rogals, Monique J

Assistant Professor
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Snedeker, Joseph

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Stanek, Kimberly

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Troast, Kayla N

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Wargo, Krista F

Instructor of Practice
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Environmental Science Bachelor of Science (BS)

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