The challenge of maintaining and creating a sustainable environment is one of the most pressing problems facing our society and world today. The Environmental Studies minor draws information, ideas and concepts from the natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities to deal with complex and interdisciplinary environmental issues. The minor provides a breadth of coursework and the conceptual tools for analyzing environmental issues; it is applicable for students majoring in any academic discipline.
Environmental Studies
Alma College students report levels of educational experiences and faculty interaction that exceed the national norms by significant amounts, according to the findings of the 2007 National Survey of Student Engagement. In the 2006 study, Alma students reported a level of interaction with faculty that ranked among the top five percent in the nation.
Graduate Profile
Stephanie Smith
Graduation: 2004
Major: Biology
Stephanie Smith knew she wanted to work in science, but it was consultation with her faculty advisor, Murray Borrello, that helped her decide on environmental consulting.
“The most rewarding experience I got from the environmental science department was the one-on-one attention and hands on learning from various projects,” the 2004 graduate says.