Environmental Science/Studies
400 Acres of the 2,000-acre Campus Set Aside for Field Experience
Geographic Information Systems is a Necessary Tool in Decision Making
Ecological Forest Management Techniques Support More Diverse, Resilient, and Sustainable Forest Ecosystems
The Environmental Science Program (ENVL) provides a broad understanding of how physical,
biological and human components of the environment interact to prepare students to
become environmental professionals.
We stress a multidisciplinary approach that enables students to follow their interests and select elective courses in our or in other programs at Stockton. Each senior student completes a research project or works as an intern with an environmental organization to gain more practical experience and to integrate his or her academic work with a real world experience. Our courses emphasize fieldwork and other practical experiences. We encourage close work with our full-time faculty and we provide the latest technology to train students to step into an environmentally related career and help them achieve the goal of becoming professionals and lifelong learners.
Program Features
Our program is located on a campus of 1600 acres, most of which are part of an environmental reserve. The facilities include:
- Soils, hydrology, ecology and environmental chemistry laboratories
- Biological and geological collections
- Environmental field monitoring stations
- A groundwater monitoring well field
- Greenhouse and arboretum
- Two 'dedicated' Geographic Information Systems (GIS) microcomputer laboratories
- One containing 25 workstations with dual monitors, a large flatbed printer
- Another containing an additional 21 computers
Alumni Success
During my junior year, I had the opportunity to use the forest on Stockton's campus as a living classroom. Stockton University is the first public land in the New Jersey Pinelands to have a comprehensive forest management plan, and I was one of the lucky few who played a role in its inception. Read Emily's Whole Story
Stockton's Environmental Track prepared me for this opportunity through their knowledgeable professors, who facilitated professional and personal growth through challenging courses and field experiences. Read Jackie's Whole Story
After a circuitous first 2 years of undergrad at another University, I transferred to Stockton to pursue my real passion in the ENVL program. Upon starting my job, I was astonished at just how much my undergrad degree prepared me to make the jump into the working world. Read Ryan's Whole Story
The program was excellent and provided me with the foundational knowledge needed to pursue my Master's degree in forestry at Yale University. I would especially recommend the program to any motivated individuals interested in earning a degree to enhance their career and/or individuals seeking a higher education degree. Read Vinh's Whole Story
"Dr. Chirenje's courses, Remediation & Biotechnology, Environmental Pollution & Regulation and Environmental Issues were challenging and provided the foundation for my knowledge of soil contamination." Read Jessica's Whole Story
Forest management is a conservation effort that helps to increase forest biodiversity and provides habitat for species that favor young, successional habitat. Schielzo, who has loved wildlife for as long as she can remember, aspires to be a conservation or wildlife biologist and to work overseas with threatened and endangered species. Read Nicole's Whole Story
Curriculum Worksheets
- Environmental Quality (Pollution/Remediation) Concentration
- Forestry Concentration
- Planning and GIS Concentration
- Soil Science and Hydrology Concentration
- Wildlife Concentration
- Education Concentration
Minor in Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Quality (Pollution/Remediation) Concentration
- Forestry Concentration
- Planning and GIS Concentration
- Soil Science and Hydrology Concentration
- Wildlife Concentration
Additional Information
Stockton Forest Management Plan (SFMP)
Learn more about the ENVL program ELO's.These essential learning outcomes guide all Stockton University students from first-year
through graduation to the intellectual and marketable talents needed to prepare for
personal and professional success in the 21st century.
The Environmental Science Program offers a opportunities for students to get involved in various areas of interest outside of the classroom.
Awards and Recognition:
Inclusion in Education for the Earth: A Guide to Top Environmental Studies Programs
