Environmental Science

If you are interested in learning how to address environmental issues and how to manage and protect the environment, then the environmental science major is for you.  Prepare for career success in natural resources and conservation, public health, environmental monitoring and remediation, industrial environmental management, or research or education of environmental science.

With our new $23 million natural sciences facility, Bracy Hall, which opened up in the fall of 2003, environmental science students have the classroom and laboratory essentials required for functional learning.

Students also have the opportunity to take advantage of the three outdoor laboratory facilities:

The John T. Huston-Dr. John D. Brumbaugh Nature Center, which is located six miles south of campus, consists of a forest in all stages of succession, a pond and long-range research sites on over 130 acres of land.

The Ball Research forest is a 25-acre pine forest that is used for field trips, classes, and research.

The LiMRod Marsh is a headwater stream and wetland.

Students have the chance to participate in an active project in acid mine drainage remediation at Huff Run watershed restoration, long-term monitoring of hydrology and water quality in the Upper Mahoning River Watershed and regional environmental projects.  Other hands-on experiences such as internships, field trips and service learning are also available.

For information about requirements and course descriptions, please refer to the College Catalogue by clicking here.