1. The only applied science major at Mercer.
2. Put your green ethics to work. Develop your knowledge of the sciences and work to solve environmental issues.
3. Study the world directly: get out of the classroom and into the field!
4. Focus your major to complement your interests. Concentrations include ecological, geological, or chemical sciences, and environmental policy/planning.
5. Individual attention. We offer small class sizes and ample opportunities to participate in faculty-lead research.

1. "Geology" – Introductory course that immerses students in the study of physical geology through lab and field studies.
2. "Introduction to Environmental Science" – Foundational course in the major. A study of the interrelationships of Earth’s processes and human societies. Lab and field course.
3. "Field Studies in Environmental Science" – A travel course in which students have studied the rainforests of Trinidad and the coral reefs of Belize.
4. "Introduction to Geographic Information Systems" – Geospatial technologies are one of the most important emerging technologies worldwide. This course provides our introductory foundation.
5. "Senior Seminar" – Our capstone course. Seniors work in interdisciplinary teams on a local environmental problem/issue not covered in the normal curriculum.

What Students Love About This Program

1. The investigative and integrative nature of environmental analyses.
2. Small classes and cutting edge technologies (e.g., GIS)
3. Faculty interaction, along with conducting modern research in a lab (e.g., water chemistry) or field (landscape geology, biodiversity) setting.
4. The study of the environment and the opportunity to choose a major that makes a difference!
5. The fieldwork that takes students from the classroom and into the field!

1. Build a solid foundation for pursuing graduate (e.g., wildlife biology, toxicology) or professional (e.g., public health, pre-law) studies.
2. Work for local, state or federal government organizations dealing with environmental monitoring, assessment and mitigation.
3. Enter into environmental consulting. Develop a career in private industry assisting business and government organizations to comply with environmental regulations.
4. Pursue an internship graduate with a job in the company for which they interned (e.g., Southern Company, Macon Water Authority)!
5. Be a custodian of the earth and help others do the same! Pursue a career in teaching environmental sciences.