In fact, the world needs leaders across disciplines—from economics to biology, from public policy to ecology. That’s 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…
All alumni will tell you: Don’t wait till you’re a senior to take advantage of the bike path and all the outdoor activities that surround campus. These are memories you’ll treasure forever.
But there’s a lot more experiences you can add to your college bucket list:
- Get involved with one of the university’s 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’s 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’s menu of majors allows you to delve more deeply into your field of interest. Here’s 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.
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Chemistry & Biochemistry MajorsChemistry (B.S.)
Chemistry (B.A.)
Chemistry – Biochemistry (B.S.)
Chemistry – Pre-Dentistry (B.S.)
Chemistry – Pre-Medicine (B.S.)
Chemistry – Pre-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’s 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 Certificate as well as master’s programs in Sustainability, Security and Resilience.