Environmental Science

Undergraduate
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120 hours
4 years

Environmental Science

This major contains a mix of many different biology, chemistry and other science classes in order to give students a solid foundation to specialize in a variety of environmental science areas when they enter the job market. The degree plan also gives students a broad choice of upper level elective classes which will allow them to begin to focus on topics better aligned with their career goals.

Why study environmental science at Harding?

Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society

SAACS engages in various activities, including service projects, throughout the year in order to help others become more knowledgeable about the field of chemistry.

Summer Undergraduate Research in Florence, Italy

Summer Undergraduate Research in Florence, Italy, allows participants to spend the first two weeks on Harding’s campus in classes before traveling to Florence for four weeks. Students work with department faculty and internationally known lecturer and researcher Dr. Chiara Azzari in an Italian research lab.

Preprofessional health clubs

The preprofessional health clubs in various fields help students prepare for entrance into graduate programs within the health sciences.

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Minors
  • Chemistry
  • Foresic Science

What can you do with a degree in environmental science?

Environmental science

A career in environmental science focuses on protecting the environment and human health through research and innovation. This could include work in research and data labs as well as data gathering and monitoring environmental conditions in the field.

Health Sciences

A degree in biology will lay a solid foundation for those who are interested in a career in health sciences. You'll be equipped with everything you need to be successful in professional schools such as medicine, pharmacy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and more.

Geologist

Environmental geologists study minerals, soil and groundwater, generate surface maps, and collaborate with other scientists and engineers in areas such as mining, hydrology and other specializations.

HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ALONGSIDE SCHOLARLY PROFESSORS SET OUR STUDENTS APART FROM THEIR PEERS WHEN THEY APPLY FOR JOBS AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS.
Dr. Patrick Ruhl

Assistant Professor of Biology

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