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UndergraduateBecoming A Better Steward
of Our Resources
Environmental Biology
In the environmental biology program at Cornerstone University, not all your learning will be in the classroom. Our backyard is West Michigan, providing us with access to beautiful sand dunes, inland lakes, wetlands and streams, and of course, the Great Lakes themselves. God has called us to become dedicated stewards of His Creation, and our environmental biology program is designed to help you do just that.
Degree Type
- Bachelor of Science
Academic Division
- Science & Kinesiology Division
Format
- On Campus
- Residential
Location
- Grand Rapids
Degree Plan
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Of environmental biology graduates from the class of 2018 were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
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Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 22.
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Of students participate in internship or practicum experiences.
Live Out Your Faith
As a Steward of Creation
God’s creation is diverse. We can see His handiwork in all people, places and things. The environmental biology program gives you an opportunity to explore, understand and nurture the environmental resources God has given us. Your course work will be infused with a passion for serving our Lord, and your fieldwork will prepare you for a career in ecology.
At Cornerstone, you will have a chance to travel and study diverse ecosystems like Yellowstone, Everglades or Grand Canyon National Parks. You may find yourself taking courses in botany, exploring forests, conducting stream evaluations, researching white-tailed deer in the summer, doing research on a Lake Michigan research boat or watching elk during mating season. Your opportunities to serve God’s creation are boundless.
Careers
For many careers in this area of study, a graduate degree is required. Cornerstone’s wholehearted education will prepare you for the rigorous work that lies ahead for you in environmental biology.
Opportunities
- Coming soon!
Internships
Our students in environmental biology develop critical skills by doing field work in their internships. Take a look at some of the places our students intern and make a difference before they even graduate.
Opportunities
- John Ball Zoological Park
- Waikiki Aquarium
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- North Country Trails
Understanding the Principles
of God's Creation
At Cornerstone, we have a resolute commitment to seeing you succeed. Our students build their character as well as their education during their time here. In the environmental biology program, you will develop a better understanding of what Creation care is and how we can build God’s kingdom here on earth.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes are the foundation of a CU degree. Explore how our environmental biology program prepares you with the essential knowledge and 21st century skills to reach your God-given potential and become a lifelong learner.
Elaina Westphal (’22)Cornerstone’s professors strive to help students understand subject matter and formalize their beliefs. They are not just educators but mentors who care for every aspect of their students’ lives.
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Related Programs
Cornerstone University offers a variety of majors in the Science & Kinesiology Division. Take a look at some of our other programs related to environmental biology.
