Environmental Science

Degree Granted
BS
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Location
Garden City

Gain the tools, training and hands-on experience you’ll need to help create a greener future.

Why Earn Your BS in Environmental Science?

Wherever you go, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to help take on environmental issues and the ability to make a difference in a number of rewarding careers including as a high school teacher, environmental scientist, hydrologist, policy developer, research and development manager, or sustainability consultant.

Why Major in Environmental Science at Adelphi?

  • Receive personal attention from world-class faculty as you design a unique program of study tailored to your personal and professional goals.
  • Immerse yourself in fieldwork on Long Island or as far away as the Great Barrier Reef of Australia or the Alaskan wilderness.
  • Translate your passion for sustainability into a rewarding career devoted to improving our environment.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Environmental Studies and Science?

Wherever you go, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to help take on environmental issues. Make a difference as a high school teacher, environmental scientist, hydrologist, policy developer, research and development manager or sustainability consultant.

STEM-Designated Badge
This program is STEM-designated offering specialized training in high-demand fields and eligible international students can extend their OPT to 36 months.
92%* * based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
of our baccalaureate graduates say that Adelphi University increased their intellectual curiosity, ability and potential
based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
NSF Grant Students
Published:

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education has awarded Adelphi University and Principal Investigator Andrea Ward, PhD, associate provost for research and special projects, a $2.49 million grant for the “Ensuring STEM Student Success Through an Integrative Support Program.”

Adelphi student interning at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Exceptional Hands-On Learning

Classroom learning is just the beginning of your environmental science education at Adelphi. From the nearby shores of Nassau County to destinations across the globe, providing field experience is a vital part of our curriculum. Experiential opportunities include:

  • Adelphi’s backyard: Join faculty in getting your feet wet in the 75-mile South Shore Estuary Reserve on Long Island.
  • Alaska: Immerse yourself in a true wilderness, where you’ll dig for prehistoric artifacts using state-of-the-art research technologies while you learn archeological fundamentals.
  • Australia: Dive into the breathtaking biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef and the Australian rain forest as you conduct intensive field-based research.
  • Wyoming: Excavate dinosaurs and discover past environments against the backdrop of a beautiful national park.

Program Info

Application Requirements

To apply for this program, submit the appropriate application requirements:

Transformative Educational Opportunities

All undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:

  • The Honors College – fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
  • Levermore Global Scholars – preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
  • Study Abroad – providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective
  • Volunteer – use your passion for the environment to help your community.

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  • Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm Fri: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
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