The environmental science program at Carthage cross-trains natural scientists who can function in the world of policy and policy analysts who can shape the natural world. With an emphasis on hands-on learning and service, students approach environmental issues from multiple angles.
Students majoring in environmental science at Carthage may specialize in one of three tracks:
Environmental Conservation
Environmental Analysis
Environmental Policy
Because of the program’s interdisciplinary nature, it is easy to combine a major in environmental science with a second major in one of the core disciplines of the program, such as biology or geospatial science.
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</div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “My favorite class has to be Social Welfare Policy Analysis with Professor Danielle Jarvis. The course gave me a whole new perspective on some of the issues in our society, including environmental justice.”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/2137-julia-peters">Julia Peters</a> ’24</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AT CARTHAGE
Interdisciplinary Focus
Students take courses integrating biology, chemistry, economics, geospatial science, and political science. As a result, they learn how to approach complex problems using methodologies and philosophies from multiple disciplines. The program graduates students who are well-versed in both the science and politics of environmental issues.
Hands-on Learning
Students in all tracks can conduct research independently and guided by faculty. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and community service. Students work in regional study sites that include prairies, forests, bogs, and wetlands. The Carthage campus is itself an arboretum and wildlife sanctuary divided by the Pike River. Some classes include opportunities to work with members of the local community, such as schools, parks, or conservation organizations.
original research
Research is built into the Carthage experience through the required senior thesis and options such as a paid summer program. Environmental science students can propose sustainability projects for the College or collaborate with scientists nationwide in the Ecological Research as Education Network and the Macrosystems Ecology for All Network.
In this dual-degree program, you will spend three years at Carthage and the final four to five semesters at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland or Washington University in St. Louis.
Those intending to major in environmental science can apply to enter the Math/Science Scholarship competition. Two full-tuition scholarships are awarded each year and are renewable for four years.
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