Help Make The Susquehanna River Cleaner
Many of our students are involved with the Freshwater Research Institute, which includes a dedicated laboratory and state-of-the-art equipment for river research.


Making a difference in the environment requires more than just scientific knowledge. Environmental problems involve law, ethics, public policy, communication and more — all of which you study through our comprehensive liberal arts curriculum.
Understand the science behind climate change, learn about environmental laws and regulations, and study renewable energy resources.
Expand your horizons and choose from additional courses in other areas, such as:
The Susquehanna River Valley and its abundant waterways, wetlands, forests and farmland offer a diverse and research-rich environment. An 87-acre environmental field station and Freshwater Research Institute are also right on campus.
Interested in sustainable living? You have plenty of opportunities to make a difference—work at our campus garden, live in our Sustainability House, or join a group like Geoclub or our Beekeeping Club. You can also explore the valley’s green spaces with equipment on loan from our Outdoor Recreation Center.
We're connected to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection—organizations that work on environmental issues. These relationships result in meaningful research and internship opportunities, and jobs for our graduates.
The most sought-after candidates for jobs and professional schools excel at writing, teamwork, presentation delivery, critical thinking, interpersonal relationships and leadership. Because our bold curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts, you'll develop all of these essential skills.
You'll be ready for a career in environmental law, environmental policy, or environmental advocacy at a nonprofit.
Department: Earth & Environmental Sciences
Professor Earth & Environmental Science
Department: Political Science
Associate Professor of Political Science
Department: English & Creative Writing
Associate Professor of English
Department: Religious Studies
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
Department: Earth & Environmental Sciences
Associate Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Department: Earth & Environmental Sciences
Associate Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences
The academic catalog is the compilation of all the amazing classes and programs being offered at Susquehanna during a given academic year. For more information about the courses being offered, programs available, and much more, download the catalog and dig in.
See the 2020-2021 Academic CatalogEarth and environmental sciences, environmental studies, ecology ... they sound remarkably similar. How do you decide which one is right for you? Here's your cheat sheet on these three fields.
Help Make The Susquehanna River Cleaner
Many of our students are involved with the Freshwater Research Institute, which includes a dedicated laboratory and state-of-the-art equipment for river research.
514 University Ave.
Selinsgrove, Pa. 17870
Kathy Straub, department head
570-372-4318
straubk@susqu.edu