The Environmental Sciences & Studies Department offers a B.S. and B.A. degree. Both recognize the complexity and multidisciplinary nature of today’s environmental issues and prepare students to understand and protect the natural world.
From policy development to scientific testing and research, Stonehill’s Environmental Sciences & Studies Department helps students find a way to make a difference.
Students interested in environmental issues have three degree options available to them. The bachelor of science in environmental science degree is weighted toward the natural sciences, while the bachelor of arts in environmental studies degree focuses on the social sciences and humanities.
Stonehill also offers a 3+2 Engineering program in collaboration with The University of Notre Dame. Students in the program receive a B.S. in Environmental Science from Stonehill College and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Earth Sciences from the University of Notre Dame.
Students have the opportunity to tailor their degree to suit their career and personal goals through course selection, internships, direct studies and research with faculty members.
The B.S. in Environmental Science is a degree designed to prepare students for entry-level work as environmental scientists and graduate programs in environmental science or environmental management. Twenty courses are required: sixteen in natural science/mathematics (including the senior capstone), three in the humanities/social sciences, and a senior seminar taken concurrently with the senior capstone.
The B.A. in Environmental Studies degree provides emphasis on the social sciences and humanities. This degree serves as solid preparation for entry-level work in the non-science areas of the environmental field, as well as for admission into graduate school in such areas (environmental policy, management, sustainability, etc.). Thirteen courses are required, including five courses in natural sciences and five courses in the social sciences/humanities. Course requirements also include completion of a senior capstone and participation in a senior seminar in spring of the senior year.
The Environmental Sciences & Studies minor provides introductory knowledge in the environmental field, as well as the opportunity to connect the program to one’s major. The minor requires six courses.
Stonehill offers an Engineering program in collaboration with The University of Notre Dame.
Students in the 3+2 Engineering Program can receive a B.S. in Environmental Science from Stonehill College and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Earth Sciences from the University of Notre Dame.
As an environmental science major, I now possess all the tools to educate the community and lead the mission to conserve our planet.
Stonehill’s graduates go on to work at a range of notable organizations. Continue exploring where our graduates work.
Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.
After assessing U.S. colleges and universities based on 17 measures of academic quality and graduate outcomes, U.S. News & World Report ranked Stonehill No. 73 in the Best Value category out of 1,500 colleges, while also moving up to No. 83 among National Liberal Arts Colleges.
Stonehill College has been recognized again this year by The Wall Street Journal for the value it provides students, especially in the areas of career preparation and character development.
Money’s 2024 Best U.S. Colleges research shows Stonehill among top 10% nationwide.
Sara Boukdad ’15, capitalized on her opportunity to earn degrees in environmental science and environmental engineering through Stonehill’s 3+2 Dual-degree partnership with the University of Notre Dame.
Stonehill’s Adam Ziegler ’21 spent this summer conducting research aimed at protecting and ensuring the future of a rare coral wilderness through a SEA Semester summer program.
