Maintaining a habitable planet Earth is essential for our survival. Alvernia鈥檚 Environmental Science program provides students with an interdisciplinary foundation in the natural sciences to understand current environmental challenges and their potential solutions. The curriculum explores terrestrial, aquatic and built environments in the context of a rapidly changing climate and offers students experiential learning opportunities locally and abroad.
Prepared to address challenges threatening the health of Earth鈥檚 varied ecosystems, graduates will be qualified for careers in environmental research at academic, private, and government labs and environmental sectors, including risk management, consulting, conservation and restoration. The program鈥檚 interdisciplinary nature also benefits students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in environmental science, engineering, policy, or management and sustainability.
Courses are taught in the O鈥橮ake Science Center, a state-of-the-art facility with two floors of laboratory and classroom space, all offering the latest in educational technology.
Career Outlook
After earning your Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, you can pursue a variety of careers, including:
September 2025
Alvernia University
400 Saint Bernardine St.,
READING,
Pennsylvania,
19607, United States
Official high school transcript or GED or equivalent
Minimum Score Requirements:
TOEFL: 75 or higher for the Internet-based test.
IELTS: 5.5 or higher.
DUOLINGO: 95 or higher.
PTE: 60 or higher
