Environmental Freshwater Sciences (ENVFS) major

A partnership between Alverno College and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)

Water is one of our most vital resources, and it’s often under threat: municipalities battle over water rights, aquifers get depleted, and pollution taints drinking water and endangers ecosystems. Whether you want to lead cutting-edge water research or develop water policy to ensure safe water resources for all, this dual-degree program can prepare you for a rewarding career in the freshwater sciences field.

This dual-degree program saves you time and money by combining just three years of Environmental Science or Integrated Natural Sciences undergraduate studies at Alverno with UWM’s two-year Master of Science in Freshwater Sciences and Technology. Milwaukee is a global hub for freshwater research and innovation, and there’s no better place to study freshwater than on the shores of Lake Michigan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world.

The Alverno edge
Alverno is internationally known for its unique abilities-based curriculum. Instead of competing against classmates, you’ll strive to achieve your best by practicing critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and communication — skills that will help in graduate school and prepare you to tackle the environmental and water challenges facing the planet today Plus, Alverno’s 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and small class sizes will allow you to perform your best. This program offers seminars, personalized advising, peer support and other resources to help prepare you for your graduate studies and beyond.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Beginning Requirements
MGT-210	Macroeconomics	3
MT-123	College Algebra	3
or MT-148	Functions & Modeling
Intermediate Requirements
CH-213 & 213L	Chemistry of Bioorganic Molecules and Chemistry of Bioorganic Molecules Lab	4
or CH-260 & 260L	Chemistry of Inorganic Materials and Chemistry/Inorganic Materials - Lab
GE-220	Earth Science	4
PH-231 & 231L	Algebra-Based Physics I and Physics Lab	4
or PH-241 & 241L	Calculus-Based Physics 1 and Physics Lab
MT-152	Calculus 1	4
SC Elective	Science Electives from Biology (BI) or Chemistry (CH), 300 or 400 level	10
Advanced Requirements
ENV-341	Geographical Information Systems	3
INTERN-383	Internship Seminar	2
ENV-399	Formal Introduction to Advanced Work	0
ENV-374	ENV Assessment in Effective Citizenship	0
GLS-330	United Nations & the World	4
or GLS-410	Comparative Politics
ENV Elective	Environmental Science (ENV) Electives	3
GE-410	Environmental Geology	4
ENV-491	Integrated Environmental Seminar	3
ENV-414	ENV Professional Portfolio	0