Environmental studies courses serve to further explain the socio-cultural components of environmental problems. Courses in economics, calculus, computers, sociology, political science, history, anthropology and peace and conflict studies are available to give students the broad background they need to deal with complex environmental problems. Students may also take courses in marine science at the Duke University Marine Laboratory . There are a variety of internship and research projects possible at Juniata. You could work with a faculty member on his or her research project, or participate in projects at the Raystown Field Station .
Internships are possible at various regional agencies and institutions.
And study abroad opportunities exist, including an internship at a field station in Ecuador. Through this diverse approaches students can expand their experience beyond the classroom. There are a variety of resources students can use at Juniata to explore the diversity of career paths and to help them decide which one is for them. Most environmental scientists have a broad background in the sciences or a special expertise in biology, chemistry or geology or some combination thereof. There is a wide range of types of environmental scientists.