Environmental Science

B.S. Earth & Environmental Science

The field of Environmental Sciences and related career paths are anticipated to witness a 6% expansion from 2022 to 2033, surpassing growth rates of other professions, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics. Graduates of Molloy College with a Bachelor’s degree in Earth & Environmental Science are equipped to meet the demanding requirements for success in both graduate studies and various environmental science professions. Molloy alumni have successfully ventured into diverse sectors of Environmental Sciences, including roles within the U.S. Forest Service, Environmental Consulting Firms, and Cold Spring Harbor Labs.

What To Expect From an Environmental Science Concentration at Molloy

As an Earth and Environmental Science major, you’ll have the opportunity to excel both inside and outside of the classroom in preparation to enter exciting, highly marketable careers in natural and environmental science.

Students who pursue the B.S. in Earth and Environmental Science can choose a concentration in either Geoscience or Environmental Biology. Built upon a foundation of natural and physical science, our introductory courses will give you the background that you need to analyze, question, and contemplate solutions to the multitude of concerns affecting our coastal and global environments. You’ll also have the opportunity to travel the world with Molloy’s International Travel programs and witness first-hand what your professors have shared in their lectures.

Project RESTORES (Retention of Earth Science Trainees through Opportunities in Restoration and Environmental Sciences)

Project RESTORES is a National Science Foundation-funded program open to eligible* incoming Earth and Environmental Science majors beginning Fall 2024. This opportunity includes tuition scholarships, paid internships, paid summer research opportunities, access to supplemental academic support, and pathways into graduate programs.

This opportunity includes:

• $4,000 tuition scholarship.
• $2,000 Stipend for a paid internship (Town of Hempstead Department of Conservation of Waterways, Cornell Cooperative Extension, etc.).
• $2,000 Stipend for summer research in coastal restoration with faculty from Molloy or Adelphi Universities.
• Access to supplemental academic support (1-on-1 faculty and peer mentoring; math tutoring & support; seminars and other events).
• Pathways into graduate programs.

*Eligibility requirements:

• Students must be incoming Earth and Environmental Science majors and members of an underrepresented group (women, persons with disabilities, or a member of an underrepresented racial and ethnic group: Black, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders).
• Students should have a high school GPA equivalent of 3.0 or greater. Students with GPAs below 3.0 with demonstrated interest will also be considered.

To apply for the program, eligible candidates will be assessed based on academic achievements and their passion for environmental sciences. You’ll also be required to submit an online application form along with a 500-word essay.

Learn more about the program and apply here.

National Science Foundation Award # 2325608

Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring (CERCOM)

CERCOM is a 2,500-square-foot marine laboratory located at the West Sayville Boat Basin. This unique field station supports undergraduate research and provides opportunities for any science majors who may be interested in internships. 

In addition to research, all Earth and Environmental Science majors complete at least one semester of an off-campus internship that makes the abstract theories and learned examples concrete by placing you in a real-life work situation. Students can explore internships with numerous organizations like the Wildlife Conservation Society, the New York Aquarium, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, the American Museum of Natural History, the Long Island Maritime Museum and more. To learn more visit: CERCOM Field Station | Molloy University

What Our Environmental Science Students Say

“A lot of the skills I use today in my job, I attribute to my Molloy faculty mentors.”

- Bailey Rosen, Class of 2022 Earth and Environmental Science major

“Molloy gave me the skills to go further in my career path and it was nice to have support even after I graduated.”

Melissa Fuerst ‘18 Earth & Environmental Science Major

Currently working with the US National Forest