Award-winning and nationally recognized programs involving students in environmental education, sustainable economic development and environmental protection. Extensive internship opportunities providing environmental experience. Vigorous off-campus study program. Emphasis on independent study and research. Required Senior Project that demonstrates to employers and graduate schools the ability to complete a major independent research project.
Faculty are active in their discipline and involve students in their professional research.
A NASA New Investigator Award to study the impacts and responses to El Ni o climatic events in the Philippines, including issues of water management, farming system adaptations and forest exploitation. The second most popular major in Allegheny's natural sciences division. Creek Connections recently recipient of Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence. Facilities Strengths Environmental Science Students have access to department equipment as required for courses or research projects. Bousson Environmental Research Reserve is used for environmental and ecological research by faculty and students.