Program Overview

The Environmental Studies major at Concordia provides students interested in learning about the environment with a strong background in the natural sciences. When combined with the appropriate required minor, it equips students for a wide variety of endeavors including: graduate training in the environmental sciences, professional training in environmental law or careers in landscape design/horticulture.

Program Facts

• Number of Students = 12-20
• Average upper level class size = 10-15
• Number of years for completion = 4
• Complementary Majors:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry minor

Strengths of CUW’s Program

Small Classes; 13:1 student/faculty ratio; quality instructors with real world experience; students receive practical experience throughout the program; Christian philosophy and background in teaching.

High School Prep Courses

Physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics

Year Internship is Completed

Junior or senior year

Travel Opportunities

• Belize, Guatemala, the Caribbean, Costa Rica and the Florida Everglades
• Others available through the Director of National & International Studies