Environment and Sustainability

Students who major in sustainability have a voice in shaping and changing the world for the better. Do you care about God’s creation, enjoy examining connections and relationships and want to be on the frontlines of policy change to help preserve the planet? Are you concerned about the impact of human activities on the environment? If you are interested in environmental issues like climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, and want to develop the skills and knowledge to address these issues, an environmental science and sustainability major is an excellent choice for you.

Why study environment and sustainability at Gordon?

At Gordon you will be taught and mentored by leaders in the fields of ecology and green chemistry whose commitments to creation care stem from their Christian faith. Our 485-acre wooded campus and the nearby Atlantic Ocean offer outdoor classrooms for research. Through Gordon’s relationship with the Au Sable Institute, you can take courses in Michigan, India and Costa Rica and earn a certificate as a naturalist or a land, water or environmental resources analyst. Outside of the classroom you can be active in biology club or find like-minded peers in Restore Creation and Advocates for a Sustainable Future (ASF):

What careers can I pursue with an environmental science and sustainability major?

Now more than ever students who major in sustainability have a voice in shaping and changing the world for the better. You may consider a career in:

Sustainability coordination
Environmental science
Renewable energy
Environmental engineering
Conservation biology
Environmental policy
Sustainable agriculture

You can also pursue research professionally or educationally. Whether in a research lab or on the policy frontlines, tailor your studies within the environmental science concentration and related programs to achieve your goals.

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Go the extra mile!

Gordon’s emphasis on creation care is part of a longstanding commitment to sustainability, maintained by our campuswide effort called Restore Creation. Our student-led green group, Advocates for a Sustainable Future, involves fellow students in environmental efforts—like an organic garden—and education. Biology Club hosts regular gatherings to maintain the close-knit community within one of Gordon’s largest majors.

Off-campus, students complete internships at a range of environmental institutions including: