Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies major delivers the theories and practices of science grounded by a sound liberal arts education. With courses in fieldwork, environmental science, environmental politics, law and health, the Environmental Studies curriculum will provide the student with an education that develops the skills necessary to work in the environmental field as well as to pursue graduate school goals. The location of our campus allows for a unique study of the land, marshes, streams and ocean of the North Shore area of Boston. In the classroom, students will learn to use the principles and theories of science to solve problems; they will develop an understanding of the complicated balance between environmental issues, politics, and the welfare of the community. Through lab and field activities they will work with cutting-edge analytical laboratory instruments for data collection and analysis skills. The multi-disciplinary nature of the degree will lead students to develop an understanding of the sciences and the role they play in the world today.

The integration of liberal learning with practical experience through the internship program is pivotal to the success and education of our students. Through the internships, students apply the knowledge gained in their courses to a wide range of opportunities including field sampling and laboratory work, pollution monitoring and water quality testing within government agencies, public relations, and engineering and architectural services. Internships in science are vast and include: environmental protection agencies, national and state parks, quality control laboratories, public relation firms and relevant federal, state or local government agencies. Supervised field experience has given our students significant advantages when applying for jobs and graduate school.

Examples of internships include:

Appalachian Mountain club
Audubon Society
Environmental analyst firms
Trust for Public Land
Environmental law firms
Environmental police
Environmental Protection Agency
Museum of Science in Boston
National fish and wildlife agencies
Nature Conservancy
New England Aquarium
Sierra Club
Trustees of Reservations