In fact, the world needs leaders across disciplines鈥攆rom economics to biology, from public policy to ecology. That鈥檚 why you have so many options at OHIO.
Studying terrapins in the Chesapeake Bay
An ongoing OHIO research project
Environmental Science & Sustainability Majors at OHIO
Build a Green Roof, Live in the Ecohouse, Be a Climate Ambassador鈥�
All alumni will tell you: Don鈥檛 wait till you鈥檙e a senior to take advantage of the bike path and all the outdoor activities that surround campus. These are memories you鈥檒l treasure forever.
But there鈥檚 a lot more experiences you can add to your college bucket list:
- Get involved with one of the university鈥檚 Sustainability Hubs, where you might find yourself building a green roof or bat houses.
- Become a Climate Ambassador.
- Live sustainably in the Ecohouse.
- Forecast Southeast OHIO weather from the Scalia Meteorology Lab.
OHIO鈥檚 Environmental Science & Sustainability Major
Academic Choices
You might want to explore environmental sciences such as wildlife, marine or plant biology, geology, or chemistry, or you might examine sustainability through the lens of economics or sociology or urban planning.
OHIO鈥檚 menu of majors allows you to delve more deeply into your field of interest. Here鈥檚 a sample in the College of Arts & Sciences:
Applied Plant Biology | Environmental and Plant Biology | Environmental Biology | Environmental Chemistry | Environmental Geography | Environmental Pre-Law | Field Ecology | Geographic Information Science | Geological Sciences | Globalization and Development | Environmental Water Resources | Marine, Freshwater and Environmental Biology | Meteorology | Physics | Urban Planning and Sustainability | Wildlife & Conservation Biology
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Biological Sciences MajorsBiological Sciences B.S.
Cellular and Molecular Biology B.S.
Environmental Biology B.A.
Human Biology B.A.
Marine, Freshwater and Environmental Biology B.S.
Microbiology B.S.
Pre-Physical Therapy B.S.
Pre-Professional Program B.S.
Wildlife and Conservation Biology B.S. -
Chemistry & Biochemistry MajorsChemistry (B.S.)
Chemistry (B.A.)
Chemistry 鈥撀燘iochemistry (B.S.)
Chemistry聽鈥撀燩re-Dentistry (B.S.)
Chemistry聽鈥撀燩re-Medicine (B.S.)
Chemistry 鈥撀燩re-Pharmacy (B.S.)
Environmental Chemistry (B.S.)
Forensic Chemistry (B.S.) -
Environmental & Plant Biology MajorsApplied Plant Biology B.A.
Environmental & Plant Biology B.S.
Environmental Science and Sustainability B.S.
Field Ecology B.A. -
Geography MajorsBroadcast Meteorology Major (B.S.)
Environmental Prelaw Major (B.S.)
Geographic Information Science Major (B.S.)
Geography - Climate, Environment & Society Major (B.S.)
Geography Major (B.A.)
Geography Major (B.S.)
Globalization and Development (B.A.)
Meteorology Major (B.S.)
Urban Planning and Sustainability Major (B.S)
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Geological Sciences MajorsEnvironmental Geoscience (B.S.)
Geological Sciences Major (B.S.)
Geological Sciences Major (B.A.) -
Physics & Astronomy MajorsPhysics (B.S.)
Physics (B.A.)
Physics - Applied Physics (B.S.)
Physics - Astrophysics (B.S)
Physics - Meteorology (B.S.) -
Russ College of Engineering & TechnologyThe Russ College of Engineering and Technology鈥檚 energy engineering program prepares students to work on sustainable energy solutions, evaluate life cycle energy costs, and address fossil fuel shortages and effects on the environment.
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Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service CertificatesThe Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service offers an undergraduate Environmental Studies, Sustainability, and Resilience Certificate as well as master鈥檚 programs in Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Security and Resilience.