The environmental science program provides women with science credentials, knowledge of public policy and international relations, and good communication skills so they can pursue an increasing number of career opportunities. Hands-on learning, site visits, and a variety of outdoor field experiences are key aspects of each student's training. Trinity students customize their environmental science major in one of three supporting focus areas, including research, education, and public policy. However, students may consider courses in combination from any of the three areas and propose a program plan that is unique to her interests and goals. Note that many of these classes will also fulfill FLC requirements.
All majors engage in either a research project or internship their junior or senior year.
Research projects may be done at Trinity or in association with other academic, government, or private scientific institutions. Internships may be done on Capitol Hill, with law or consulting firms, conservation organizations, or at local parks. Study abroad options also exist through Trinity's Travel and Study Programs. The Environmental Science Program also supports two minors, an environmental science minor designed for science majors, and a new minor in environmental scientitfic literacy for students not majoring in the sciences. Some ENV courses support major programs in biology and chemistry and a minor in environmental ethics.