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The Environmental Science major at AMU is built upon our Biology degree and includes additional science courses necessary for a strong environmental degree. By enrolling in this program, you’ll explore the fundamentals of biology and ecology while addressing some of the significant problems related to human impact on the environment.
Careers: Environmental Ecology, Biology, Graduate Studies, Zoology, Botany
Our Environmental Science major is designed to meet the needs of students who desire a broad ecological and scientific education. As an AMU graduate, you can expect an Environmental Science degree to carry you on to graduate studies or any number of environmental science-related careers.
Fast Fact: AMU Biology students can frequent the Florida Everglades, one of the world’s most important and unique ecosystems.
The study of science is born from the conviction of the fundamental intelligibility of the world. Science at Ave Maria University testifies to the Catholic Church’s confidence in human reason’s ability to know the truth about God’s creation even apart from the illuminating power of grace. The natural sciences are not simply technological disciplines, but are truly liberal arts education in which we seek to know truth for its own sake. By enabling us to enter the simultaneous complexity and simplicity of physical reality, science instills within the students a deep sense of wonder at the natural universe.
Education: B.A., Biology, Ave Maria University; M.A., Biological Sciences, Western Michigan University Office: Henkels 3052 Email: jacob.blanchard@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 304-7130
Education: B.S., Molecular & Cellular Biology, Texas A&M University; Ph.D., Biology, University of California, San Diego. Office: Henkels 3051 Email: stephen.cronin@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 280-1617
Education: B.S., Marine Science & Biology, University of Miami; Ph.D., Cell & Molecular Biology, University of South Florida Office: Henkels 2053 Email: nicholas.curtis@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 304-7132
Education: B.A., Biology, Knox College; M.S., Zoology, Western Illinois University; M.A., Theology, Ave Maria University Office: Canizaro Library 249 Email: brett.feger@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 304-7366
Education: M.S., Pharmacy, Comenius University; Ph.D., Chemistry, University of North Dakota Office: Henkels 3028 Email: ladislav.sallai@avemaria.edu Phone: (239) 280-2418
A degree in Environmental Science allows students a wide range of career options, including research based graduate programs, environmental consulting, environmental law, soil and water science, environmental activism, waste management, ecology, marine biology, and agricultural and government agency positions.
Career Services prides itself on providing students, alumni and employers with the opportunity to connect. No matter where you are in your career search, whether it’s deciding on a path, preparing for your first job interview or working on graduate school or fellowship applications, we can help.
The spiritual life on campus is the beating heart of Ave. Whether it’s attending Mass, receiving the sacraments, participating in retreats or getting spiritual direction, you’ll find the spiritual support you need from the priests and staff of Campus Ministry.
With AMU’s core curriculum, you’ll not only achieve breadth of knowledge, but also depth of knowledge. You’ll encounter the truth about God and His creation more completely through the dynamic interplay of all of the liberal arts, including theology and natural science.
Sunny skies, warm temperatures, a beautiful campus. What more could you want? How about a community-like atmosphere, quality instructors who care about your success, a wealth of spiritual activities, expert career guidance… and that’s only the beginning. Imagine your future at AMU. It all starts by filling out our free application today.
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