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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Landscape Architecture | Environmental Chemistry | Environmental Economics | Environmental Engineer | Environmental Geology | Environmental History | Environmental Management | Environmental Policy | Environmental Resource Management | Environmental Law | Environmental Science | Environmental Sciences
Discipline
Environmental Studies | Science
Minor
Environmental Engineering Technology | Environmental Economics and Policy | Sustainability Planning | Atmospheric Science | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Natural Resources/Conservation and Research | Ecological Policy | Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | Natural Resources and Conservation | Environmental Education | Water Resources Engineering | Water Resource Management | Chemical Risk Assessment | Environmental Biology | Sustainability Studies | Environmental Chemistry and Earth Sciences | Environmental Psychology and Human Behavior | Environmental Health
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Environmental Science Minor at Holy Cross College offers a comprehensive understanding of the human-environment interaction. Through a combination of biology, chemistry, and ecology coursework, students gain the knowledge and skills to address global environmental challenges. The program emphasizes internships, research opportunities, and small class sizes, preparing graduates for careers in environmental science, policy, and education.
Program Outline
Environmental Science Minor at Holy Cross College: A Detailed Extraction
Degree Overview:
- Focus: Understanding the interaction between humans and the natural environment.
- Challenge: Addressing global issues like climate change, pollution, and plastic waste.
- Coursework: Combination of biology, chemistry, and ecology.
- Benefits:
- Small class sizes (average 14 students)
- Internship opportunities (100% of students intern before graduation)
- Access to tri-campus resources for research
- 22-23 credit hours of coursework
- Outcomes: Prepare students for advanced degrees or immediate work in environmental fields.
Outline:
- Program Content:
- Human Ecology
- Environmental Sociology
- Other courses related to environmental science
- Program Structure:
- Minor program requiring 22-23 credit hours
- Flexibility in course selection
- Course Schedule:
- Individual Modules:
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods:
- Faculty:
- Program contact: Professor Brother Lawrence Unfried, C.S.C.
- Unique Approaches:
- Tri-campus collaboration for research opportunities.
Careers:
- Career Paths:
- Environmental scientist
- Environmental consultant
- Policy analyst
- Educator
- Researcher
- Opportunities:
- Work in government agencies, non-profit organizations, private companies, research institutions.
- Outcomes:
- Graduates prepared to make a positive impact on the planet.
Other:
- Internship Opportunities:
- All environmental science minors complete internships.
- Research Opportunities:
- Students can conduct research alongside Notre Dame or Saint Mary's College students.
- Small Class Sizes:
- Average class size is 14 students.
- Tri-Campus Community:
- Access to resources and opportunities from all three colleges.
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