Bachelor of Science - Environmental Chemistry

• Study in a program approved by the American Chemical Society’s Committee on Professional Training.
• Engage in faculty research projects, often leading to opportunities for co-authoring papers and presenting at national conferences.
• Collaborate with various departments, such as chemistry, biochemistry, and geology, to broaden knowledge.
• Sharpen skills using professional-grade ion chromatography systems and X-ray diffractometers in the labs.

Many career paths:

With 6,900 environmental chemistry jobs expected to open every year for the next 10 years (Bureau of Labor Statistics), it’s no wonder Hartwick graduates are finding rewarding career opportunities in the field. Here’s where Hartwick alums are putting their environmental chemistry skills to work:

• Environmental Protection Agency
• Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
• Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies
• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
• Naval Nuclear Laboratory
• Albemarle Corporation
• Earth Tech Environmental Services

What students will learn:

• Build a strong foundation with courses in organic and physical chemistry and specialize further with classes in behavioral ecology, groundwater hydrology, and more.  
• Join the Chemistry Club and attend regional and national conferences organized by associations like the American Chemistry Society.  
• Gain hands-on experience at the Pine Lake campus by taking soil and water samples.  
• Apply for a paid internship at organizations such as the Center for Craft Food and Beverage, the Environmental Protection Agency, or the Otsego County Conservation Association.  
• Develop a thesis project during the senior year and seek research funding through the Environmental Scholars Fund or the Freedman Prize in Applied Geosciences.