Environmental science
Overview

Do you want to help solve one of the most pressing challenges of our time? An undergraduate degree in environmental sciences from St. Norbert College will equip you with the skills to foster a healthier planet for all.

As an environmental science major, you’ll learn how humanity and nature are deeply intertwined. Our interdisciplinary program will integrate your knowledge of biology, geology and chemistry to study wildlife populations, plant life, waterways and energy. You’ll learn to research problems, identify environmental threats and work toward solutions that will protect our planet.

Credential Type

B.S.

Credits Required

60

Offered As

Major

Academic paths

At SNC, you can major in environmental science. Expand your college studies by taking electives that could inform your future career. 

*Courses Checklist:
BIOL 120 Introduction to Cell & Molecular Biology

BIOL 121 Introduction to Organismal Biology

BIOL 228 Ecology

CHEM 105 General Chemistry 1

CHEM 107 General Chemistry 2

CHEM 220 Organic Chemistry

CHEM 302 Environmental Chemistry

ERTH 105 Geology or ERTH 107 Environmental Geology

ERTH 225 Hydrogeology

SSCI 224 Basic Statistics or MATH 221 Introduction to Statistics with R

Electives 

BIOL 201 Botany

BIOL 244 Genetics

BIOL 310 Tropical Biology

BIOL 338 Limnology

BIOL 350 Microbiology

BIOL 355 Invertebrate Biology

BIOL 368 Parasitology

BIOL 388 Mammalogy

BIOL 389 African Wildlife Conservation and Health

BIOL 390 Ichthyology

BIOL 489 Animal Behavior

BIOL 489 Disease Ecology

ERTH 250 Geomorphology

ERTH 350 Glacial and Quaternary Geology

POLI 348 Environmental Politics

POLI 349 Global Environmental Politics

*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.


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Logan Hennes '22 poses inside the science building
Logan Hennes ’22

“The robust knowledge base a liberal arts education gave me the skills to hold conversations with people unfamiliar with my research and maybe the topic in general.”

Logan Hennes ’22

Career outcomes

Environmentalism is on the rise across many industries. Environmental science alumni from SNC could work in a variety of roles, including:

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  • Environmental underwriter
  • GIS manager
  • High school science teacher
  • Medical lab processing assistant

Graduate studies

Our environmental science alumni are ready for the challenge of advanced study in graduate school, and SNC has an excellent track record for preparation and placement. More than half of our students further their education through post-graduate work, at institutions such as:

  • Bellin College
  • Bowling Green State University
  • Concordia University
  • Michigan Tech
  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

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