<p>Anybody know the colleges that have the major Environmental Science or Studies? Preferably the ones with "good" programs. I know colleges with those majors but I don't know if they are any good. I need help! Thanks.</p>
<p>TONS of colleges have environmental majors, and most of them are good. </p>
<p>What's your other criteria?</p>
<p>well, let's see. internships should be available, opportunity to work in research groups and possibly one-on-one research with professors, challenging labs. basically, a college that is well-recognized for environmental studies and other courses of the same nature. I don't want to take that major and find that there are no other courses based on environment other than those required for that major. was that confusing?</p>
<p>You have some great ways to pick schools, but you need to weed them out - look at your state schools - are there any great programs you can be sure of getting into there? What' s your financial angle, can Mom and Dad pay no matter what, or do you need aid? Do you want a big school or a smaller college focused on undergraduate research? Do you have tippy-top stats to get money from schools, or are you like the rest of us and looking for a bit of scholarship money and a bit of this and that?
Off the money angle and back to the science stuff.... read the school website! If you want some help, try posting in the parents section something like "Need suggestions for (insert your criteria) given (insert your stats). Lots of parents want to help but you need to narrow things a bit.</p>
<p>Visit UVM website check out Rubenstein College of Environmental Sciences
Many, many paths to explore there. Also look up Lola Aiken Scholars and the new housing for environmental majors with their own library, dining facility etc. Also try <a href="http://www.enviroeducation.com%5B/url%5D">www.enviroeducation.com</a> for detailed info on many programs.
Not all as up to date as could be, but still a good resource. Good luck.</p>
<p>If you want one-on-one research, smaller schools would probably be the better option. Try Bucknell, Colgate, Eckerd, Emory, Mount Holyoke, Pitzer, Scripps, Wesleyan, Willamette - all of them are known for having an undergraduate focus and research opportunities for non-grad students. </p>
<p>Or, if you want to try something larger, I'll second UVM, and mention Syracuse.</p>
<p>forgot to mention Whitman - look at their Semester in the West program</p>
<p>also seriously think about what kind of environmental major you want and what you want out of it. do you want a place that's good in the sciences where you'll do field research, possible interests in restoration ecology? or do you want something around sustainable/green design/development? green urban planning? or do you want more of a social studies bent and focus on social issues through environmental problems? some schools will specialize in one of these areas more than others. and the sciences are different than the studies too.</p>
<p>thank you everyone for the advice! and withinamile, I found that you go to Oberlin, would you suggest going there?</p>
<p>Which is the reason I might suggest considering a university with a college dedicated to environmental majors. The two I know about are UVM and Duquesne (Bayer College) I really thought the breadth of course offerings at UVM was fantastic as were the faculty we met there. Few high school students really know specifically what course they will pursue, therefore the idea of having so much offered and so much advising is added value. Along with the sciences throw in studies in Environment & Law, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Environmental Management and the student has much to experience. There is plenty of opportunity for research and mentoring as well.</p>
<p>Last note, as you mention Oberlin...You may wish to check with some of the admissions folks at some of the graduate programs (Yale was very willing to share and very detailed in their discussion) As I recall they specifically mentioned accepting students from Oberlin, Middlebury and of late have seen many successful students from Wesleyan, 11 I believe last year? Finally, there are programs with five year masters, one that comes to mind is Denison University agreement with Duke.</p>
<p>Middlebury was the first college in the United States to offer an environmental studies major, and the program is widely regarded as being among the finest in the nation. Grist just named Middlebury the second "greenest" college in the world.</p>
<p>Gourman Report Undergrad environmental sciences
environmental sciences
Harvard
MIT
Cornell
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
U Michigan Ann Arbor
U Penn
UVA
SUNY Coll Env Sci Forestry
JHU
Purdue
U Minnesota</p>
<p>Rugg’s environmental studies</p>
<p>LACs
Allegheny
Bates
Berry (GA)
Bethany (WV)
Bowdoin
Brenau
Bryn Mawr
Centenary
Clark
Colby
Connecticut C
Davis and Elkins
Denison
Dickinson
Doane
Drake
Dubuque
Earlham
Eckerd
Findlay
SUNY Fredonia
Green Mountain (VT)
Juniata
Kalamazoo
Lake Forest
Lynchburg (VA)
Macalester
MiddleburyMillsaps
Monmouth (IL)
New Mexico Inst Mining and Tech
UNC Ashville
Northland (WI)
Oberlin
Ohio Wesleyan
Pitzer
SUNY Plattsburgh
Ramapo
Randolph Macon
Ripon
Sacred Heart (CT)
St Anselm (NH)
St John’s (MN)
St Lawrence (NY)
St Michael’s (VT)
Salisbury State (MD)
College of Santa Fe
Sarah Lawrence
Shepard (WV)
Stanford (CA)
SUNY College of Environ Science & Forestry
Susquehanna
Valparaiso
Warren Wilson
Webster (MO)
Wesleyan (CT)
Western Washington
West Virginia Wesleyan
Westfield State
Whitman
U Wisconsin Steven’s Point </p>
<p>UNIVERSITIES
U Colorado
Florida Gulf Coast
U Florida
Hawaii Pacific
U New Hampshire
New Mexico State
Oregon State
South Florida
Southwestern (TX)
U Vermont
Washington State
Western Washington
U Wyoming</p>
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Anybody know the colleges that have the major Environmental Science or Studies? Preferably the ones with "good" programs. I know colleges with those majors but I don't know if they are any good.
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Environmental science and environmental studies are not at all the same thing, so it's important to know which one you want to do. Environmental science (usually a BS degree) leads to careers in research, environmental consulting, forestry, teaching, etc. Environmental studies (usually a BA degree) leads to careers in environmental law, public policy, etc. Environmental science would require a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, geology, and ecology; environmental studies would place a stronger emphasis on public policy and human-environment interactions. Most schools offer one or the other, but a few offer both. It's important to decide which one is best suited for your interests. </p>
<p>What are your stats, and exactly what are you looking for in a school? Duke has the Nicholas School of the Environment (arguably the best such school in the country) and programs in earth</a> science, environmental science, and environmental policy. You could study environmental science with Duke professors at the marine lab or as far away as Bermuda, Panama, California, Brittany, Trinidad, Hawaii, and Singapore. The College</a> of the Atlantic also has outstanding offerings and resources in environmental science, but it could not be more different from Duke. </p>
<p>How big do you want your college? Urban or rural? Public or private? Is cost a concern? Athletics? Do you prefer an area of the country? Greek life?</p>
<p>college of the atlantic
<a href="http://ccbes.conncoll.edu/%5B/url%5D">http://ccbes.conncoll.edu/</a></p>
<p>Han.Christine, for Oberlin, I would highly recommend the school, I love it here. Their environmental studies program is definitely focused on green building/design, so if that's what you're looking for, it would be a great match. But even if you're not, it can work out too. I'm more interested in environmental justice so I'm planning a double major (Comparative American Studies) that will intersect environmental studies so I can get at what I want to study. I also know people interested in a more science background (ie restoration ecology), and they've double majored with enviro and usually bio or chem. So many people at Oberlin double major that it can actually be a great way to focus on one area. If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask/pm.</p>
<p>Yes, by all means DO NARROW your criteria. Several fine colleges offer an Environmental Science major, not to mention Ecology and/or Environmental Biology. That being said, some programs I've read about include Duke University, Lehigh University, Ohio Wesleyan University, U of Massachusetts-Amherst, Virginia Tech, SUNY Plattsburgh.</p>
<p>Absolutely! I still have not chosen between those two, hopefully i will figure that out after I finish AP Environmental Science and Environmental Studies. It would be better if a college offered both majors. Is there a way?</p>
<p>rising senior
very competitive, magnet/specialized school does not have rankings
GPA: 92.4 or 3.74 (GPA's are not weighted)
SAT: will take in October
SAT II's: Chem-720 Math IIC-750 Bio-640
AP Chem, Honors Math, 3 years of language
extracurriculars: Arista (Honors Society), Key (Kiwanis) Club, Math Team, Spectator (Newspaper), 2 officer positions of 2 clubs, Christian Seekers Fellowship, Public Library for 2 years </p>
<p>no preference ifor college size, urban or suburban, public, cost is not a concern, athletics is not a factor for me, I am very open to go outside of NYC, no preference for greek life. Diversity is important.</p>
<p>Han Christine,
Denison has a great Env. Studies program, complete with a very large bio-preserve and even 100% sustainable (and, ahem, rather rustic) student housing. They offer paid summer research positions through the "Young Scholars" program, as well as excellent professor-student relationships. They also offer nice merit scholarships and it is a lovely campus.</p>
<p>Have you looked at SUNY ESF? I love that school. GREAT opportunities there.</p>
<p>Someone mentioned College of the Atlantic. Yes! Really nice. An absolutely to-die-for location.</p>