Advance your understanding of the environment through hands-on research, immersive experiences and interdisciplinary learning through our environmental studies and sciences degree programs.
Through fieldwork, lab research and faculty mentorship, students gain the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on ecosystems, conservation and sustainability.
At Adelphi University, environmental studies and sciences students explore the natural world while preparing to address real-world environmental challenges.
From investigating local waterways to studying tropical ecosystems, environmental studies and science students work alongside faculty who are active researchers and dedicated mentors. Your curiosity becomes discovery and your passion for the environment prepares you for graduate studies, environmental consulting, conservation work or public policy careers.
Adelphi provided me with a broad understanding of the field of environmental science and gave me opportunities to test out all different disciplines at once, so I could better understand what I wanted to do.
Elizabeth Buccheri ’18
BA in Environmental Studies, Studied abroad in Australia
Research for Both Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Research is at the heart of your Adelphi environmental studies and science education. Our faculty lead active research programs across diverse areas and you can engage in meaningful projects alongside your professors as early as your first year.
As an environmental student researcher, you may:
- Investigate water quality, coastal ecosystems and the impacts of environmental pollutants
- Study biodiversity, marine life and conservation strategies in local and global ecosystems
- Conduct field research through summer programs in Australia and Alaska, as well as at local sites including Long Island’s Oyster Bay and Hempstead Harbor.
- Apply GIS, data analysis and laboratory techniques to address real-world environmental challenges
You will have opportunities to present your work at our annual Scholarship and Creative Works Conference and at professional environmental science meetings, helping you build confidence, technical skills and your professional network.
Through the SPARK Center (Scholars Pursuing Arts, Research and Knowledge), undergraduate students can access funding and mentorship to turn innovative environmental research ideas into impactful projects.
Student Life and Hands-On Learning
Gain valuable experience inside and outside the classroom that will deepen your understanding of environmental issues and help make you career-ready by the time you graduate.
A Campus That Teaches Sustainability
Adelphi’s main campus in Garden City, NY, is a living example of sustainability in practice, offering a powerful complement to academic study and research in environmental science and policy. The campus has been recognized for its environmental stewardship and green initiatives, creating opportunities for students to observe sustainability concepts firsthand.
Internship Opportunities
Environmental Studies and Sciences students at Adelphi build professional networks with alumni, industry partners and research collaborators. They gain hands-on experience through internships across the New York metropolitan area, including the New York Botanical Garden and local conservation programs, applying classroom and field research to real-world environmental projects.
Study Tropical Ecology and Environmental Threats in Australia
Explore some of the world’s most ecologically diverse environments. Guided by Adelphi faculty, this summer course focuses on the conservation of tropical rainforests and coral reefs in the face of the global biodiversity crisis.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Get involved, connect with peers and take action through the Environmental Action Coalition or other student organizations. Collaborate on sustainability projects, participate in community outreach and explore opportunities to apply your environmental studies knowledge beyond the classroom.
High School Programs
High School students can work directly with Adelphi professors and students interested in environmental science or healthcare fields to research real-world data.
