Unique courses such as beekeeping, kayaking, and maintaining the university hoop house gives students work experience before they graduate, Approach environmental sustainability from an interdisciplinary perspective that examines scientific, social, political, ethical, and educational views of the environment and its protection, Blend of science, social sciences, and humanities courses to prepare to meet the rigors of a career analyzing complex environmental issues and effectively communicating your findings and The program is distinctively set within the context of the Franciscan approach to environmentalism. One of the Franciscan Goals of Higher Education states, in part, ''We care for the earth which is our home and work to protect and preserve it for future generations.