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Environmental Science 3 Year

Environmental Science

Sustainable Practice

Sustainable Practice 3 Year


Environmental issues are of critical importance and are becoming more pressing every day. Scientists are devoting more and more resources to studying environmental changes and trends; policy makers are moving environmental concerns to the top of their lists; and politicians are increasingly being forced to take positions on scientific issues.

In this changing landscape, you have a role to play and an important contribution to make.

Lipscomb's Environmental Science program is innovative and interdisciplinary, drawing from chemistry, biology, public policy, management and ethics. We study the science of the environment, plant and animal ecosystems and the fate of chemicals in the environment. We explore the shaping of public policy and the consequences of human interaction within the ecosystem. We ask how Christian values can guide us as we examine our ethical obligations to the environment.

Why Study Environmental Science at Lipscomb?
At Lipscomb, Environmental Science majors don't just study chemistry, biology and public policy. They also discuss the implications of Christian values on the decisions we make regarding the environment. They approach environmental science from the context of Christian ethics and stewardship.

Students have many opportunities for hands-on learning and non-traditional field studies, too. Every May, students participate in a field trip to a unique U.S. ecosystem. They study the local plant and animal life and interact with the ecosystem's stakeholders -- the scientists and citizens who call the area "home."

Lipscomb's small class sizes encourage communication and collaboration between faculty and students. Faculty members are caring and actively involved with students' academic lives and personal development.

Scholarships
The Dean's Research Grant is available for students who want to do research projects in environmental science.

Clubs & Organizations
Epsilon Kappa Omega is Lipscomb's environmental organization, affiliated with the National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology program.

Epsilon Kappa Omega works to provide more opportunities for wildlife and environmental conservation on campus. They've focused on starting and maintaining Lipscomb's recycling program.

The organization also helps promote social networking opportunities between environmental science students (both at Lipscomb and other schools), solidifying their relationships with each other and their commitments to a career in environmental studies.

Internships in Environmental Science
Students have the opportunity to pursue internships with local businesses and agencies. Previous students have held internships at sites such as: