Environmental Science
Description of Major
Humans will continue to use the earth and its resources for generations
to come. An understanding of human impacts and the application of
principles of environmental science will be critical for the future of
our earth and all of its inhabitants.
Relevant Coursework
Environmental Science and various interrelated courses, including
Chemistry, Political Science, Biology, Economics, and Geography; even
Computer Science, Social Work or Business Administration. The courses
depending on the track you choose.
Within each discipline you will learn the important topics, for
instance biodiversity, ecology, and conservation genetics in Biology;
Geographic Information Systems, mapping, soils, and hydrology in
Geography. Again, it depends on the track you choose.
Current Outlook
Carthage United to Rescue the Earth (CURE)
meets regularly to promote education and activities related to
conservation and recycling efforts. The group's purpose is to encourage
and enable all members of the Carthage community to respect and
preserve our precious natural resources. CURE organizes Earth Day
clean-ups, campus educational programs, recycling awareness, ecosystem
restoration projects, in addition to camping and outdoor fun.
Why take Environmental Science at Carthage?
Carthage's environmental science major focuses on the study of the
problems that arise when human beings interact with the physical/natural
environment that surrounds them. As a major in a liberal arts college,
the approach is broadly based and yet focused on the student's choice of
an individual study track: Conservation/Ecology; Environmental Policy;
Environmental Data Analysis; Water Supply/Quality, or Environmental
Education).
Faculty from several departments collaborate to create the
major. One of the primary goals of the program is to educate natural
and social scientists in the liberal arts tradition where students will
understand how to approach complex problems using methodologies and
philosophies from multiple disciplines. The program prepares students
for both graduate study and careers in environmental fields.
What can I do with a major in Environmental Science?
POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS
This list includes careers requiring differing degrees of education and training.
- Environmental Scientist
- Consultant
- Development/Planning
- Geoscientist
- Science Technician
- Petroleum Engineer
- Attorney
- Lobbyist
- Journalist
- Historian
- Anthropologist
- Professor
- Politician
- Environmental Educator
- Policy Maker