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Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies Curriculum develops students who can apply multiple perspectives in the sciences and humanities in order to analyze and respond to environmental situations in ways that promote the health and flourishing of the living world. The B.A. in Environmental Studies offers students a thorough integration of humanistic inquiry with environmental science, promoting a deeper understanding of the environment, which is one of the critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy.

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Sustainability Symposium 12/04/23
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The Misericordia Ocean Sustainability Symposium (MOSS), was sponsored by the Environmental Studies program, and focused on the role of the ocean in all of our lives.

Through our students’ efforts and our guest speakers, the symposium showcased the role that humans play in the health of 70% of our planet’s surface.

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Newly formed relationship with The Ecological Society of America (ESA)

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Program Highlights

Interdisciplinary
Curriculum

Team-Taught
Classes

Diverse Career Opportunities

Fieldwork
Opportunities

Hands-On
Research

Different Track
Options

The environment is a critical concern of the Sisters of Mercy, and as climate change threatens to render large areas of the planet uninhabitable, environmental issues are among the most important for humanity generally.

B.A. in Environmental Studies Tracks

  • Standard Track
    • Also available as
      • Pre-Law
      • Pre-DPT
  • Environmental Science Track

An Environmental Studies Minor is also available

Career Opportunities

  • Environmental science
  • Environmental law
  • Environmental policy, planning, and management
  • Environmental advocacy
  • Middle and secondary education

There are currently more than 370,000 Environmental Studies majors in the work force, making an average salary of $68,265*

*https://datausa.io/profile/cip/environmental-studies

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Collaborative

Major courses are team-taught by professors from across the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Curriculum

A new four-course interdisciplinary Environmental Studies course sequence forms the backbone of the major. These courses are:

  • ENV 100: Environment and Society
  • ENV 200: Issues in Sustainability
  • ENV 300: Environmental Research Design
  • ENV 400: Senior Capstone.

ENV 410, an independent research option is also included. Additionally, the curriculum includes a series of new upper-level Environmental Studies electives.

Versatile

With eight free electives, the B.A. in Environmental Studies makes it easy to combine with other majors and/or minors.

It is also transfer-friendly!

Fieldwork

Student will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience through the fieldwork requirement. Using Misericordia's regional partners such as the Eastern Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR) and local farms, students will benefit from a true community learning experience.

Research

The Environmental Studies program contains an independent research component that is essential for adapting and augmenting the classroom learning and for informing the capstone.

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Our Environmental Studies curriculum has been made possible in part by a Humanities Connections Planning Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Featured Environmental Studies News

Linda Auker, Ph.D.

Linda Auker, Ph.D., program director of Environmental Studies and assistant professor of Biology at Misericordia University, and Kate Lazzeri '21, recently published a research paper in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. The title of their research paper is "The Role of Invasion Status and Taxon of Basibionts in Marine Community Structure."

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University News & Happenings

Study Finds Misericordia University Generates $164 Million Annual Economic Impact Across Pennsylvania

A newly released study by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) highlights Misericordia University as a powerful economic engine for the Commonwealth, contributing an estimated $164.4 million annually to Pennsylvania’s economy and supporting more than 1,400 jobs.

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Misericordia University’s Center for Workforce Development and Talent Solutions Launches with Strong Community Partnerships, Fall Programming

Misericordia University announces the successful launch of its Center for Workforce Development and Talent Solutions, which is housed within the College of Business at Misericordia University and has already built strong connections with regional employers and community partners while preparing to roll out new professional development programs this fall.

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Misericordia University Announces 2025 Jeff “Woody” Woodworth Award for Service Recipients

Misericordia University is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Jeff “Woody” Woodworth Award for Service, an honor recognizing staff members who exemplify outstanding dedication, innovation, collaboration, and commitment to the university’s mission.

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Misericordia University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Sign Affiliation Agreement to Create 4+4 Medical Program Pathway

Misericordia University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) have signed a new affiliation agreement that establishes a formal 4+4 program, creating a clear and structured pathway for Misericordia students to earn a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

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Misericordia University's SURF Program: Research with a Purpose

Each summer, select Misericordia University undergraduates gain valuable experience through the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. This competitive 10-week program pairs students with faculty mentors for hands-on, thesis-driven research across disciplines, from original projects to foundations for larger studies.

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