环境科学是对人类活动对环境的不利影响的研究。Gannon的环境科学计划的毕业生为在环境合规，环境教育和推广，自然资源管理以及环境健康与安全领域的职业做好了准备。环境科学专业的学生通常对环境充满热情，喜欢户外活动，对科学有天赋，并希望使世界变得更美好。
Immerse yourself in the great outdoors and gain hands-on field experience that will take your learning to the next level. Make a difference by tackling environmental challenges head-on through cutting-edge research and data collection. Join us in protecting our planet and improving human health with an environmental science degree.<br><br>Collaborate with real-world agencies and organizations on research, internships and project opportunities.<br>Gain practical experience, taking classroom learning outdoors.<br>Choose your focus: environmental health and safety or environmental resource management.<br><br>Gain real-world knowledge through key environmental science courses including:<br><br>Water Quality Lab:Use equipment and techniques to assess quality parameters of surface and ground water.<br><br>Environmental Toxicology Lab: Gain experience collecting and analyzing air, water and soil samples. Activities have included conducting water quality monitoring onboard the research vessel, RV Environaut.<br><br>Climate Change and Energy: Learn how complex factors contribute to global climate change, along with topics including conventional and renewable energy technologies.