Environmental Biology Program Highlights
Hands-on learning is at the heart of Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Environmental Biology program. Through labs, field studies, and collaborative research, you’ll engage directly with real environmental challenges — studying sustainability, wildlife, conservation, and environmental education in a variety of settings. Partnerships with organizations like the Knox County Park District, Brown Family Environmental Center at Kenyon College, and The Ohio State University give you opportunities to apply what you’re learning beyond the classroom.
At MVNU, faith is integrated into every aspect of Environmental Biology, shaping how you study and engage the natural world. Through a Christian worldview, you’re encouraged to see science and stewardship together, exploring environmental issues while reflecting on ethical responsibility and care for creation.
Our travel and study-afar programs let you grow in your faith while experiencing new cultures. Through serving in communities across the U.S. or abroad, you’ll deepen your compassion, explore your callings, and gain meaningful experience for your résumé.
Why Choose MVNU
At MVNU, Environmental Biology offers a dynamic, hands-on learning experience that prepares you to engage real-world environmental challenges with purpose and skill. You’ll study sustainability, wildlife, conservation, and environmental education while working alongside faculty who connect classroom learning with field studies, lab work, and research opportunities. Through partnerships with environmental organizations and access to natural resources, you’ll gain practical experience that helps you think critically about environmental issues from a Christian worldview and prepare for meaningful careers or graduate study.
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Meet Our Environmental Biology Faculty
Faculty in MVNU’s Environmental Biology program are experienced educators who work closely with students throughout their studies, providing guidance and support in and out of the classroom. They also stay active in their professional fields, ensuring students are learning current practices, emerging research, and real-world applications in environmental science.
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What Can You Do With An Environmental Biology Degree?
Graduates pursue a wide range of careers in environmental science, conservation, education, and public service. Environmental Biology is a diverse field with opportunities spanning everything from agriculture to wildlife care and beyond. Here are common careers MVNU alumni pursue:
- Environmental scientist or researcher (academia, teaching, or field research)
- Zoo or wildlife specialist (animal care, training, or management)
- Agriculture, aquatic studies, or energy research professional
- Environmental assessment or sustainability technician
- Naturalist or outdoor education specialist
- Public health or environmental education professional
- Wildlife rehabilitation or conservation specialist
- Parks, conservation, watershed, or government agency roles (USDA, OEPA)
Did you know MVNU offers online degree programs? After graduating with your undergraduate degree, you can continue your education with a 100% online master’s program.
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