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Popular SearchesEnvironmental science AcademicsOverview 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 BiologyBIOL 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“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:
- 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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