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.
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):
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:
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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Required ESS courses (23-25 credits):
Required Support Courses (40-42 credits):
ESS Electives (12 credits):
Environmental science and sustainability B.A. major available on the course catalog.
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:
Expand your global perspective on the environment through short-term and semester-long programs:
For more information contact:
Dr. Greg Keller
Professor of Biology
E [email protected]
P 978 867 4852
Department Chair of Life, Health and Physical Sciences