Academics
Academic programs in sustainability
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Environmental Sciences (Natural Resources Track)
- The environmental science major program of concentration is intended for those who plan to pursue a career requiring scientific training in environmental problems and their solutions.
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Environmental Sciences (Naturalist Track)
- The environmental science major program of concentration is intended for those who plan to pursue a career requiring scientific training in environmental problems and their solutions.
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Environmental Studies
- With an environmental studies major, you will take courses in the sciences and the humanities to develop a strong understanding of environmental issues across the globe. The environmental studies group minor is intended for students who are following a disciplinary major and who also have an interest in studying a broad range of environmental problems and issues at the local, national, and global levels.
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Geology (BA, BS)
- Through Calvin’s geology major (BA/BS), you will learn about the formation, history and structure of the Earth, and apply that knowledge to practical problems as committed Christians.
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Geography
- The geography major at Calvin will provide you with abilities in investigation of physical and cultural landscapes and understanding their resulting interactions in the context of a Christian world view.
Departments with environmental emphases
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Biology
- Discover the diverse impact the growing human population is having on the world that sustains it—then learn how to do something about it.
- With an environmental science major, you’ll draw from a number of disciplines within the sciences to gain an understanding of how you can responsibly carry out your role as a steward of God's creation.
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Chemistry
- If you want to pursue a career requiring scientific training in environmental problems and their solutions, an environmental studies major will prepare you for jobs in a variety of fields.
- You can also continue your education through graduate programs such as ecology, environmental science, natural resource management or environmental biology.
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Engineering
- At Calvin, professors and students alike have a desire to create and implement sustainable energy and living habits. We strive to do this through various research and class projects. Sustainability is also a common inspiration for senior engineering students' Design Projects.
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Geology, Geography and Environmental Studies Department
- The GEO Department is a community working together to investigate Earth and its human habitation, cherish its intricate physical processes and rich cultural diversity, and act justly as stewards of God’s creation.
