BS in Environmental Studies
Adrian, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The Environmental Studies major at Siena Heights University transforms its students into environmental professionals. After receiving an in-depth understanding of environmental issues and systems, students can then go out into the world as problem-solvers.
An interdisciplinary program of the Biology and Chemistry departments, the curriculum offers the following academic advantages:
- A variety of lecture, laboratory, research, and field courses to support career options in both the public and private sectors.
- Courses addressing environmental problem solving, scientific computing, experimental design, research statistics, and instrumentation address the depth of environmental science.
- Coursework preparing students for advanced degrees in environmental science, law, policy, health, industry, conservation, etc. Electives may be utilized to enhance preparation for specific graduate programs.
- Professional certifications and training.
- Summer internship opportunities.
- Career counseling and referrals.
Program Distinctions
Transforming students into environmental professionals in preparing their majors for a broad diversity of career options.
Delivers a variety of lecture, laboratory, research, and field courses to support career options in both the public and private sectors.
Provides courses addressing environmental problem-solving, scientific computing, experimental design, research statistics, and instrumentation to address the depth and breadth of environmental science.
Course Requirements for Major
Program Requirements: 45 Credit Hours
- ENV 110 Introduction To Environmental Science 4 credit hours
- NSC 110 Earth Science 4 credit hours
- BAM 201 Business Communications 3 credit hours
- ECO 221 Microeconomics 3 credit hours
Or
- ECO 222 Macroeconomics 3 credit hours
- SOC 111 Introduction To Sociology 3 credit hours
Or
- SOC 113 Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours
- BIO 241 Animal Biology 4 credit hours
Or
- BIO 242 Plant Biology 4 credit hours
- GEO 301 Cultural Geography I 3 credit hours
Or
- GEO 302 Cultural Geography II 3 credit hours
- ENV 293 Independent Study 2 credit hours
- ENV 342 Industrial Ecology And Sustainability 3 credit hours
- PSC 380 Public Policy 3 credit hours
- ENV 380 Environmental Certifications 2 credit hours
- ENV 395 Junior Seminar In Environmental Science I 1 credit hours
- ENV 396 Junior Seminar In Environmental Science II 1 credit hours
- ENV 441 Environmental Regulations 3 credit hours
- ENV 450 Terrestrial Ecology & Field Biology 4 credit hours
Or
- ENV 451 Fresh Water Ecology and Field Biology 4 credit hours
- ENV 495 Senior Seminar I 1 credit hours
- ENV 496 Senior Seminar II 1 credit hours
Cognate Requirements: 29 Credit Hours
- CHE 141 General Chemistry I 4 credit hours
- PHY 141 General Physics I (Non-Calculus Based) 4 credit hours
- CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3 credit hours
- MAT 174 Data Analysis And Statistics 3 credit hours
- MAT 244 Statistical Analysis And Design 3 credit hours
Professional GIS Certificate Courses Through Michigan State University
(additional course fees will be applied)
- ENV 250 GIS: Introduction to Geospatial Technologies 3 credit hours
- ENV 251 GIS: Geographic Information Systems 3 credit hours
- ENV 252 GIS: Remote Sensing 3 credit hours
- ENV 253 GIS: Cartography 3 credit hours
Total for Major: 74 Credit Hours
Liberal Arts: 25 credit hours
General Electives: 21 credit hours
Total for Degree: 120 credit hours
The major prepares students for a diverse set of career options. Related career titles for majors (by discipline) are:
Biology
- Agricultural scientist
- Agricultural technician
- Biochemist
- Biologist
- Biomedical engineer
- Biotechnologist
- Forest ranger
- Forester
- Microbiologist
- Natural resource specialist
- Ocean technician
- Range manager
- Wildlife manager
- Zoologist
Chemistry
- Biochemist
- Biologist
- Biomedical engineer
- Biotechnologist
- Chemical technician
- Chemist
Environmental Management
- Air/Water quality manager
- Air pollution analyst
- Alternative energy/technology auditor
- Architect
- City planner
- Civil engineer
- Conservation agent
- Conservation systems analyst
- Consumer safety inspector
- Earth scientist
- Engineering technician
- Environmental analyst
- Environment consultant
- Environmental educator
- Environmental engineer
- Environmental law
- Fundraiser
- Geographer
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Hazardous waste manager
- Hydrologist
- Industrial hygienist
- Management consultant
- Meteorologist
- Resource economist
- Seismologist