Environmental Sciences & Studies Minor
The Environmental Sciences & Studies minor provides introductory knowledge in the environmental field, as well as the opportunity to add a level of specialization to one’s major.
Program Overview
The Environmental Sciences & Studies minor is designed to provide a competitive advantage to students majoring in science, business or political science, whose career path will involve roles at organizations or government agencies that regular engage with environmental issues.
Majors commonly paired with a minor Environmental Sciences & Studies include:
- Economics
- Gender Studies
- English
- Visual Arts & Culture
- History
- Education
- Political Science
- Management
- Communication
- Criminology
- Philosophy
Why Environmental Sciences & Studies?
- Enhances many majors in science, business and other fields
- Internship and research opportunities, including SEA Semester Program
- Shields Science Center, a state-of-the-art science center where students use equipment normally available only to grad students
Competitive Advantages
- Close collaboration with The Farm at Stonehill College
- Student participation in SURE Summer Research program
- Sense of community
- Annual Career Night Dinners
Recent Accolades
Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.
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2026 Princeton Review Rankings Place Stonehill in Top 15% of U.S. Colleges
The Princeton Review, the renowned arbiter of excellence in higher education, has chosen Stonehill College for inclusion in its recently released publication The Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition. In addition to this overarching achievement, The Princeton Review also placed Stonehill as No. 16 in its rankings of the top 25 best college athletic facilities.
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Stonehill Ranked Among Money’s 2025 Best U.S. Colleges
Magazine’s research shows Stonehill among top 10% nationwide.
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Wall Street Journal 2025 Rankings Place Stonehill Among Best Colleges in U.S.
Stonehill College has been recognized again this year by The Wall Street Journal for the value it provides students, especially in the areas of career preparation and character development.
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