Environmental Science
Become a proactive caretaker of our natural world through Malone’s environmental science major
Discover how human behavior shapes the natural world and explore ethical solutions to today’s most pressing environmental challenges with Malone’s environmental science major. If you feel called by God to care for creation and serve as an agent of peace and justice in your community and world, this program is for you.
Dive into topics like water management, sustainability, environmental law and policy, and environmental ethics. Gain hands-on skills in research, data collection, environmental sampling, and scientific report writing. Learn alongside peers and professors who see creation care as central to their sense of calling and purpose.
Prepare to be a servant leader who connects your passion for environmental care with the needs of people and communities.
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A Great Lakes region-based environmental science program
Located in Northeast Ohio, Malone offers unparalleled access to diverse environmental laboratories, including Lake Erie and Cuyahoga Valley National Park—providing hands-on opportunities to study ecosystems and develop essential creation care skills. As an environmental science student, you can also earn Malone credit through summer courses at the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies, gaining a comprehensive, real-world experience that equips you to lead in environmental renewal and stewardship.
Jobs and career paths with a environmental science degree
Our environmental science program will prepare you to lead in active creation caretaking through a variety of career settings, including:
- Environmental Technician
- Wildlife Biologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Chemist
- Geospatial Analyst
- Environmental Educator
- Marine Biologist
“Malone’s environmental science minor has prepared me for graduation by giving me a bigger picture of the Earth’s climate and interactions between organisms. “
Laney Barger ’25
Program Distinctives
Gain environmental caretaking experience in flourishing Northeast Ohio
In close proximity to Lake Erie and Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Malone is surrounded by living laboratories that allow you to become an expert and advocate for environmental caretaking solutions.
Summer learning opportunities through Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
Expand on your skills and stand out as an advocate for our environment with the opportunity to take summer courses through Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies. Pursue field experiences in Michigan, Washington, Costa Rica, or India.
Environmental Science Internship Opportunities
Become a well-rounded professional in a program that emphasizes field experience and biblical principles surrounding creation care. Current demand for environmental scientist jobs is rapidly increasing nationwide, and Malone’s proximity to the Great Lakes region means that internship and lab experiences are just waiting for you to explore.
Internship sites and experiential learning experiences could include:
- Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
- Davey Tree
- Biomimicry Division of the Ohio Aerospace Institute
- Brownfield Restoration Group
- Direct experience with our campus beekeeping program
- Summer courses at the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
Environmental Science Minors
Have you chosen another major but want to enhance your studies with an environmental studies minor? You can do that at Malone!
You can also supplement your environmental studies major through programs such as:
Biology minor
Are you passionate about science, but also feel called to make a difference with your career? When you pursue our biology minor, you’ll gain a deep understanding of living organisms through a Christ-centered learning perspective and a unique blend of rigorous science education.
Environmental Studies minor
Narrow your focus even more and add a minor that takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding conservation and sustainability. The environmental studies minor provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the ethics, economics, and politics that impact our environment and the communities in which we live.
Selected courses in this program
- BIOL 144 – General Biology I
- BIOL 200 – General Botany
- BIOL 212 – Introduction to Marine Science
- BIOL 253 – Invertebrate Zoology
- BIOL 255 – Vertebrate Zoology
- BIOL 353 – Ornithology
- BIOL 354 – Wildlife Biology and Conservation
- BIOL 371 – Microbiology
Faith Integration
At Malone, caring for creation is an essential expression of our faith. Rooted in Christ’s call to love and serve, our environmental science program equips students to be faithful stewards of the earth while seeking renewal for communities affected by environmental challenges.
We see science as a means of understanding God’s creation and addressing real-world issues with integrity, wisdom, and compassion. Through a Christ-centered approach, we explore sustainable solutions, environmental ethics, and the interconnectedness of people and the planet.
Apply to Malone’s environmental studies program
Answer the call to care for creation and serve communities in need with Malone’s environmental science program.
Apply today and take the next step toward a career that blends faith, science, and environmental renewal to make a lasting impact.