Environmental Science – Sustainability, B.S.
Instruction Style: On-campus | Credit Hours: 120
The Environmental Science program is designed to provide a well-rounded education for understanding and addressing environmental challenges through interdisciplinary methods. It focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to balance economic, social, and environmental interests while promoting long-term sustainability.
- Comprehensive Scope: Explores both natural and human-made systems, integrating physical, chemical, and biological processes.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Encourages evaluating environmental issues from multiple perspectives to identify root causes and develop solutions.
- Skill Development: Offers hands-on training in scientific research, environmental monitoring, data analysis, and technology use.
- Holistic Education: Cultivates communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making abilities for real-world application.
Sustainability Concentration
This concentration will focus on sustainable development with the goal of balancing environmental health, economic viability, and social equity. It will equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address environmental challenges through sustainable practices.
Coursework will Integrate principles from environmental science, economics, policy, and the social sciences.
Career Outlook
Internship Opportunities
To help launch this new program, we are working with the following partners, among others, to offer internship opportunities for our students:
- Conservation and land use organizations, such as Allen County Department of Environmental Management or Allen County Department of Planning Services
- Foundations for restoration and preservation of local ecology
- Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation for horticulture
- Regional universities for biomedical or agricultural research
- Government agencies at the city, county, state and federal levels, such as city utilities, surveyors and USDA/NRCS
Dr. Suzanne Beyeler
Faculty Lead
Dr. Beyeler has extensive experience in environmental science, gained through her past roles as a research scientist at Cornell University and the University of Florida, and her current work as an educator. Her expertise covers a wide range of wildlife and ecosystems. She has successfully collaborated with government agencies and private businesses to manage stormwater and wetland systems, protect critical habitats for endangered species and develop innovative methods for monitoring biodiversity.
Faculty Profile