Licence en Sciences de la Terre et de l'Environnement

Unearth Valuable Career Skills

Many of our earth and environmental sciences graduate secure immediate employment in environmental consulting, putting the field and lab skills they gained at Susquehanna directly to work.

We're in the perfect location to study the environment — just a stone's throw from the Susquehanna River and surrounded by waterways, wetlands, fields, and farmland.

You gain plenty of hands-on experience in the field and lab examining the human impact on water, rocks, air, and soil systems. We have a cutting-edge, green facility with 19 labs and a rooftop greenhouse. Our state-of-the-art freshwater research laboratory and 87-acre environmental field station are right on campus.

Interested in sustainable living? You have plenty of opportunities to make a difference — work at our campus garden, live in our Sustainability House or join a sustainability working group or our Beekeepers Club.

Our interdisciplinary minors, like ecology, help you gain a better understanding of important topics in today’s world.

With a broad background in geology, hydrology, meteorology, and soil science and a solid knowledge of science fundamentals, you'll be prepared to begin your career or enroll in a graduate program in the sciences.

The most sought-after candidates for jobs and professional schools excel at writing, teamwork, presentation delivery, critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and leadership. Because our bold curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts, you'll develop all of these essential skills.

Recent graduates are earning master's degrees in hydrology, environmental chemistry, environmental science, geophysics, and more.

You can become an environmental consultant, wetland scientist, naturalist, or environmental specialist in a variety of fields.

Our students thrive, and you will too, as you are mentored by professors who are both experts in their fields and exceptional teachers. Coursework at Susquehanna is intense — you will enjoy personalized attention from your faculty as they help you learn and develop the skills you need to be a job and/or graduate school ready.

Many schools talk about study abroad but at Susquehanna, everyone does it. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to global experiences and cultural competence through our innovative Global Opportunities (GO) program.

Mission

We educate students for productive, creative, and reflective lives of achievement, leadership, and service in a diverse, dynamic and interdependent world.

Academics

You'll choose from more than 100 majors and minors, as well as pre-professional programs and an interdisciplinary honors program.

The School of the Arts, School of Humanities, School of Natural & Social Sciences and the AACSB accredited Sigmund Weis School of Business offer Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Music degrees.

You'll benefit from our exceptional faculty and small classes that facilitate participation. Our innovative curriculum encourages breadth and depth of study as you develop your skillset, and participation in our Global Opportunities program develops your cultural competence.

In essence, the world is open to you when you choose Susquehanna University.

Susquehanna is an accredited, not-for-profit institution which means that our programs are both certified and recognized for their excellence. Our accreditations include the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the American Chemical Society, and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. We're also a member of the Annapolis Group, an organization of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges.