Doane’s environmental programs are interdisciplinary and prepare students to understand and apply the principles of natural systems and their connections to human society. Students complete courses such as environmental science, ecology, environmental economics, regulatory compliance, wetlands biology, and environmental literature. Graduates of the programs are well prepared to work in the public or private sector on environmental issues, as well as to pursue graduate study in a variety of fields.
The state-of-the-art 60,000-plus square foot Lied Science and Mathematics Building houses specialized laboratories and flexible classrooms that allow for in-depth interaction among faculty and students.
Environmental Science majors acquire the laboratory skills and field methods used to characterize ecosystems, study the impact of humans upon ecosystems, and utilize undergraduate research to develop problem-solving skills. As a part of completing this major students receive a biology minor and may also participate in paid summer research projects.
The Environmental Studies minor complements numerous majors including political science, business, economics, history, sociology, communications, biology and pre-law.