Academics > Majors and Areas of Study > Environmental Sciences

Thiel's Environmental program offers students a thorough foundation in the basic natural sciences of Chemistry, Biology and Geology, complemented with a number of courses in the social sciences and humanities that provide a political, economic and ethical context for the analysis of environmental concerns. Specific courses in Environmental Science provide an applied, in-depth focus on current environmental problems.

This is a major emphasizing the interrelatedness and interdependency of all things in our environment. Principles of the natural and social sciences and the humanities are applied to a variety of environmental problems. Interdisciplinary courses in environmental science, practical application, and pre-career experience are basic parts of the program.

The Environmental Science major offers a professional track: Requirements. The Professional Track is designed for those students seeking employment with agencies or businesses involved directly in environmental assessments, environmental remediation or environmental planning.