Environmental Science
College of Arts and Sciences
Students interested in making a difference by solving real-world environmental issues through hands-on experience can find a place in Doane University's Environmental and Earth Sciences Department. The majors prepare students for careers and graduate study in government, science, law, business, and non-profit organizations.
Established in 1974, our department nurtures students' perspectives on environmental issues and provides them with a thorough knowledge of environmental topics. As environmental problem-solvers, students examine a range of subjects that arise from the interaction of humans with the environment.
Doane University's Environmental Science program focuses on the interactions and interdependent relationships between Earth, Air, Water and Living Organisms. The curriculum includes studies in earth system science, natural resources, agriculture, geography, and geology.Â
Environmental Science VS Environmental Studies
University Affiliations
Doane is a University Affiliate of the Global Council for Science and the Environment and the Council of Environmental Deans and Directors. Doane is also a member of the EcoLeaders program and has signed the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment.
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The Doane Difference

Comprehensive CurriculumÂ
Environmental Science provides an understanding of how science affects our environment. The focus is on the interactions between the solid Eath, its air, its water and its living organisms, and on the interdependent, dynamic relationships between these four components.

Understand Your Impact
The Environmental Studies major addresses environmental topics by providing a broadly integrated understanding of the social, business, political, governmental, and policy facets of environmental challenges.

A Promising CareerÂ
As the nation's emphasis on the environment continues to grow, there is an ever-growing demand for environmental jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics students seeking a career in this field can look forward to a far stronger job market than graduates of many other disciplines.
Studying at Doane has been one of the best experiences—I've been able to conduct research, present at conferences, and have my work published.
Helena Valquier-Flynn ’18
Biochemistry
Doane has been awesome about helping me with my schedule so I can focus my energy on all of my interests.
Bret Andrew ’18
Biology