Environmental and Watershed Science | Heidelberg University

About the Environmental and Watershed Science Major

As the world is facing continued population growth and worsening threats from climate change, natural resources – particularly water – are stressed more than ever. There is an increasing need for a workforce with expertise in how to best manage the sustainability of water and the environment for future generations. This major combines the multiple aspects of environmental science with the management needs unique to watershed sustainability. If you are interested in careers that use a multidisciplinary approach to solving some of the world’s future challenges, a major in Environmental and Watershed Sciences is for you!

Courses

Below are the course requirements for the Environmental and Watershed Science Major:

Required Courses – Environmental and Watershed Science Major

This does not replace official academic requirements in the university catalog. Enrolled students will work with their faculty advisor to ensure they meet all the requirements of their major.

Heidelberg’s Environmental and Watershed Science major requires that students complete 54 credit hours of coursework. The program covers a diverse array of environmental topics ranging from soils to the atmosphere, with a unique focus on water-related issues. Students learn technical skills such as common field approaches along with useful computer programs and data analysis methods.

Required Courses

Introduction to Environmental Science
Biostatistics
Geographical Information Systems
Ecology
Soils
Climate
Field Methods
Limnology

Required Support Coursework

Biology
Geology
Chemistry
Math
Bioethics

Join our Environmental and Watershed Science Program

For a more detailed academic schedule, or to ask questions about any of our majors, contact the Admission Office at admission [at] heidelberg.edu (admission[at]heidelberg[dot]edu) or (419) 448-2330.

How to Apply

National Center for Water Quality Research

NCWQR is an internationally renowned water quality laboratory that employees full-time Ph.D.- credentialed researchers involved in chemical, biological and hydrological studies. NCWQR programs center on the collection, analysis and interpretation of environmental data necessary for improved water resource management. Students also have the ability to intern at the facility during the school year or summer.

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Career Paths Environmental and Watershed Science

Environmental and Watershed Science students are passionate about conservation and solving the problems facing our world today. They help produce a better world for the next generation through their careers in:

Watershed Planning
Ecosystem Restoration
Drinking Water Protection
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Health and Assessment

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Gillian Duer ’21

My time at Heidelberg has done a lot to prepare me for life after my undergrad. My professors made learning more experiential and allowed me to see the concepts in action. My major not only taught me about our local and regional environment, but I also got to learn about environments around the world and across the U.S. I wouldn’t have gotten here if it wasn’t for my time at Heidelberg!

Meet the Faculty

One of the best part of Heidelberg is getting to know and working with your professors. You'll be supported and challenged as you develop skills and experiences centered around research you're interested in.

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