Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Environmental Science - Science Emphasis] From Marist College

The Department of Environmental Science & Policy educates students to become professionals, which grants them the ability to understand and solve environmental problems. More broadly, the program works to develop a body of students within Marist College with a high level of environmental consciousness.?

The Department has gained a reputation for crafting students who are well-prepared for challenging environmental careers; whereby, employers, both government and private sectors, extol the knowledge and skills our students can and have demonstrated. Whether a student?s interest pertains to the political, economic, legal, scientific, or natural aspects of the environment, the Department?s program equips the students with a pertinent educational background that is molded to each student?s individual needs and goals.

?Located in New York?s Hudson Valley, our courses offer numerous nearby sites well-suited for field study, and our new Mobile Aquatic Laboratory enables our students to enhance their hands-on skills with studies on the Hudson River. In addition, a vast array of internships are available to augment the learning experience. For students whose ambition is to pursue graduate studies, our program has a very successful record of placing students in excellent graduate programs by providing a comprehensive undergraduate research experience that utilizes the most up-to-date laboratory equipment, which includes conference presentation opportunities.?

This program is also well-suited to accommodate dual majors and minors, allowing students to strengthen their undergraduate education and career preparation.