Create Positive Change for our Climate
with an Environmental Science Degree from Gannon University
Gannon’s environmental science program provides ample hands-on field experiences that take learning outside the classroom. Make a
difference for our environment and protect human health by identifying environmental problems through research and data collection.
- Collaborate with real-world agencies and
organizations on research, internships
and project opportunities.
- Gain practical experience,
taking classroom learning
outdoors.
- Choose your focus: environmental health
and safety or environmental resource
management.
Learn to Lead the Way in Environmental Science
- Apply natural sciences to understand human impacts
on the environment.
- Gain hands-on experience with field sampling
and analytical instruments used by environmental
professionals.
- Identify and evaluate environmental problems
and develop solutions to remediate and sustain
environmental systems.
Experience an Exceptional Learning Environment
- Take your classroom experience outdoors. Gannon’s
proximity to Lake Erie offers unique research and field
experiences in conducting air, water and soil sampling.
- Obtain internship opportunities with consulting firms,
governmental agencies and local industries to enhance
your educational experience.
- Explore the world through travel courses and semester
abroad opportunities for course credit.
Inspire Your Academic Success
Gain real-world knowledge through key environmental
science courses including:
Water Quality Lab: Use equipment and techniques to
assess quality parameters of surface and ground water.
Environmental Toxicology Lab: Gain experience
collecting and analyzing air, water and soil samples.
Activities have included conducting water quality monitoring
onboard the research vessel, The Environaut.
Climate Change and Energy: Learn how complex factors
contribute to global climate change, along with topics
including conventional and renewable energy technologies.
Achieve the Possibilities
- Accelerate your education with Gannon’s five-year
program, earning a B.S. in environmental science and
an M.S. in environmental science and management.
- Graduates of the environmental science program
are highly employable and typically find jobs with
government agencies, environmental consulting firms,
private industry and nonprofit organizations.
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median
annual wage for environmental scientists is $71,500.