Environmental Science

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Understanding Manufacturing Technologies (UTM) Camp
Tuesday, June 20 - Friday, June 23 | 9 a.m.- 4p.m. EST | I-HACK Gannon University
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Create Positive Change for our Climate with an Environmental Science Degree from Gannon University 

Gannon’s environmental science program provides ample hands-on field experiences that take learning outside the classroom. Make a difference for our environment and protect human health by identifying environmental problems through research and data collection. 

• Collaborate with real-world agencies and organizations on research, internships and project opportunities.
  
• Gain practical experience, taking classroom learning outdoors.
  
• Choose your focus: environmental health and safety or environmental resource management.
  

Inspire Your Academic Success

Gain real-world knowledge through key environmental science courses including: 

Water Quality Lab: Use equipment and techniques to assess quality parameters of surface and ground water. 

Environmental Toxicology Lab: Gain experience collecting and analyzing air, water and soil samples. Activities have included conducting water quality monitoring onboard the research vessel, RV Environaut.

Climate Change and Energy: Learn how complex factors contribute to global climate change, along with topics including conventional and renewable energy technologies.

Achieve the Possibilities

• Accelerate your education with Gannon’s five-year program, earning a B.S. in environmental science and an M.S. in environmental science and management.
• Graduates of the environmental science program are highly employable and typically find jobs with government agencies, environmental consulting firms, private industry and nonprofit organizations.
• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for environmental scientists or specialists is $73,230.