The Program

Niagara University's  program in Environmental Studies is a cooperative effort between the departments of Political Science, Biology, and Chemistry.  The program curriculum recognizes that understanding environmental problems and solutions blurs traditional disciplinary boundaries.  Thus, the coordinate major provides opportunities to acquire training in the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities.

Students in the Environmental Studies Coordinate Major combine courses from the environmental studies curriculum with a major in Political Science, Biology, or chemistry to complete their degree. Students may also choose to pursue a minor in environmental studies.

At Niagara University students study the environment in an area of unsurpassed natural beauty, and at the epicenter of the modern American environmental politics movement.  Courses often provide opportunities to interact with environmental policy practitioners.  Students may also take advantage of an array of internship opportunities that allow them to gain hands-on experience in an applied setting.

Students may pursue careers in either the private or public sector, in areas like environmental analysis, policy analysis, policy advocacy, community relations, public relations, and political organization.  Training in environmental studies also prepares students who wish to pursue an advanced degree in environmental studies, political science, law, or another related field.

Niagara University has many strengths, but its primary strengths are the quality of its students and the close contact between students and faculty. The campus community invites you to visit Niagara University to meet with our students and faculty, tour the campus, and experience what it means to be a part of the Niagara Family.

If you have questions about the program feel free to e-mail or call the Program Coordinator, Dr. Sean Q Kelly.

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