The environmental science program supports environmentally focused coursework and service that will educate you in academic disciplines related to the environment; use the themes of sustainability and shalom to provide a center for analysis, reflection and action; and manifest the principles of the kingdom of God by preparing you for a life of environmental service within the global human and ecological community. Environmental studies is appropriate if you seek a balance of social and natural science perspectives on the environment, or seek greater flexibility to incorporate a minor, a second major, a study abroad program or additional elective coursework.
Highlights
- Small class sizes
- Emphasis on research
- Faculty who are experts in their field and who care about their students
Career opportunities
Common career paths for environmental scientists include teaching, research and governmental work. Our graduates are also well-prepared for graduate study, including teacher credential programs and master’s research. Because of its highly interdisciplinary structure, the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies can benefit almost any career field. Specific opportunities can be found in public affairs, environmental consulting, conservation and preservation and graduate study in any of the related sciences.
Program director
Michael Kunz, Ph.D.
Course listing
Environmental Science And Environmental Studies
General Education Prerequisites (14-18 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 121 | General Biology: Diversity and Ecology | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Calculus I (for B.S. in environmental science majors only) | 4 |
| PHYS 150 | Earth Science | 3 |
| PS 120 | American Politics and Society | 3 |
Required Courses (19-21 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 312 | Ecology | 4 |
| ENV 150 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 4 |
| MATH 311 | Statistics for the Natural Sciences | 3 |
| PS 373 | Nature, Law and Policy | 3 |
| THEO 425 | Theological Ethics and the Environment | 3 |
| ENV 482 | Environmental Studies Practicum | 1 |
| BIOL 485 | Senior Seminar in Biology | 1 |
B.a. Environmental Studies (17-19 Units)
Courses from the B.S. in environmental science, electives or other courses approved by the program director to complete 38 units in the major
Electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 311 | Field Botany | 4 |
| BIOL 321 | Vertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 322 | Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 450 | Genetics | 4 |
| CHEM 310 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 312L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHEM 311 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 313L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHEM 351 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| GEOG 205 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| KIN 357 | Analysis of Outdoor Activities | 1 |
| PHIL 430 | American Wilderness Literature and Philosophy | 3 |
| PHYS 120 or PHYS 110 | General Physics I or University Physics | 4 |
| PS 425 | Global Economics and Sustainable Development | 3 |
| PS 486 | Energy, Economics & Ethics | 3 |
| SOC 483 | Mediation Practicum | 1 |
| THEO 486 | Poverty, Injustice & Development | 3 |
- Approved off-campus programs or field studies such as ausable institute