Undergraduate Majors & Minors
Environmental Science
Engage in the world, enhance the environment.
Students in the Environmental Science major integrate civic engagement and social responsibility with scientific research. The focus on research and field experience provides hands-on learning opportunities that help students develop thinking skills necessary for understanding the environment from multiple perspectives. Student research, performed in cooperation with Cambridge communities, enables students to explore and learn about urban ecosystems, fueling thoughtful discussions about humans and their complex relations with their environment. Students can also take advantage of exciting opportunities to study remote environments, such as Guyana, Peru, and Brazil.
Prepare for a growing spectrum of environment careers
The Environmental Science major prepares individuals for graduate-level training in environmental sciences, or for entry-level employment in a broad and growing spectrum of environmental careers. Students who complete this major will gain scientific literacy and both broad and deep knowledge of biology, earth sciences, or health within the context of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity today. An integrated science track, designed specifically for future Middle School, Elementary, Early Childhood, and Special Education teachers, allows students to meet teacher licensure requirements for Middle School General Science and leads to comprehensive understanding of environmental issues and the science associated with them.
