Learn more about the Environmental Science program and its concentrations.
An interdisciplinary program of the Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science departments, the curriculum offers the following academic benefits:
- A variety of lecture, laboratory, research and field courses supporting career options in both the public and private sector
- Courses addressing environmental problem-solving, life cycle assessments, scientific computing, green design, experimental design, research statistics and instrumentation to address the depth of environmental science
- Coursework preparing students for advanced degrees in fields like environmental science, law, policy, health, industry and conservation. Electives may be utilized to enhance preparation for specific growth programs
- Professional certifications and training
- Summer hands-on internship opportunities
- Career counseling and referrals
Meet the Environmental Science faculty.
Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciencehmoody@sienaheights.edu517-264-7679 Learn about the career opportunities you can have with a degree in Environmental Science.
The major prepares students for a diverse set of career options. Related career titles for Environmental Science 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
- Fund raiser
- Geographer
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Hazardous waste manager
- Hydrologist
- Industrial hygienist
- Management consultant
- Meteorologist
- Resource economist
- Seismologist
Learn more about how you can get involved through extracurricular activities.
Science majors at Siena Heights University can be involved in a variety of related events and activities, including:
- Joining the Green Light Environmental Science Club
- Hosting the annual Earth Day event
- Leading the campus-wide recycling program
- Studying natural habitat on site
- Completing a written senior research project that will also be presented orally
- Becoming a member of the tri-campus environmental committee to help design and implement sustainability initiatives
- Cooperating with local environmental and climate change organizations such as Step-It-Up
- Obtaining paid summer internships
- Making campus-wide and community presentations
- Working with the Adrian Dominican Sisters on shared global environmental initiatives
Learn how to get involved in green initiatives.
Siena Heights University is an active community member in leading green initiatives. Some examples of that involvement include:
- Research and attention is given to green building technologies and design
- Siena Heights is a member of the Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals, Step-It-Up Lenawee, Focus the Nation, the Earth Charter and Co-Op America groups