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 that is open to incoming Earth and Environmental Science majors and minors for the Fall 2024 and Fall 2025. This opportunity includes:
• $4,000 tuition scholarship
• $2,000 Stipend for a paid internship (example internships: Town of Hempstead Department of Conservation of Waterways; Cornell Cooperative Extension; others!)
• $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:
• Students must be a 1st or 2nd year Earth and Environmental Science major or minor.
• 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: Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on academic performance and their interest in the environmental sciences.
• Fill in the online application below.
• Submit a a 500 word essay highlighting why you are interested in Earth and Environmental Sciences and what are your career goals using the form below.
The project team will follow up with a phone interview and select scholarship recipients during the spring semester. If you have any questions, please email esuter@molloy.edu.
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