Environmental Science
The environmental science major prepares
students to explore the relationships between people and their environment
in a proactive manner. You will study the basics of environmental issues such as how we can use our resources effectively, better ways to remove waste and how to keep the quality of our drinking water safe.
Environmental scientists are problem solvers and agents of constructive social change. They gather information, set policies and study laws that affect our health and quality of life.
A wide variety of courses for flexible careers
Environmental science is a multi-discipline major. This means you will take courses in the
natural sciences, social science and the humanities to give you a broad-based background and experiences in different areas. This framework lets you apply your theoretical knowledge to complex environmental issues. You will learn how to gather data and analyze it. You also will learn effective communication and persuasion skills, problem-solving methods and research techniques. Your coursework will explore the complex and interconnected nature of environmental issues to prepare you to respond to these issues.
Internships with real-life experience
All environmental science majors complete two internships with area businesses, non-profit or governmental organizations. You might choose to work at the Department of Natural Resources to conduct water testing, or write, design and conduct surveys on attitudes about health for a social service agency. Your internship will give you the hands-on-experiences of a working scientist and the career contacts you can use for jobs or additional research opportunities.
What can you do with your degree?
Depending on your interest, you can combine your major with a minor in business to take on a managerial role in environmental studies. A minor in social sciences could lead to work as a consultant, and a minor in chemistry or biology allows you to work as an environmental scientist. You can also combine your major with other minors such as global studies or community leadership. You might choose to enter the new field of bioremediation, where scientists study living organisms, like microbes, to find ways to clean up the environment for a better quality of life.
Sample list of courses:
- Algebra and Trigonometry
- Computer Studies
- Microbiology
- Analytical Chemistry
- Economic Environment
- Earth Science
- Spectroscopic Methods
- Probability and Statistics|
Behavioral Science Research
Methods
- Ecology
- Microbial Ecology
- Environmental Geology
- Environmental Internship I & II
- Environmental Practicum
- Environmental Senior Seminar
Credit for Prior Learning
Alverno offers a program to determine if you are eligible to receive
college credit for prior learning. Click
here for information.
Your next step
For more information about Alverno's
environmental science program, contact the Admissions Office at
414-382-6100, toll free at 1-800-933-3401, or e-mail Admissions.
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