A strong focus on Christian environmental stewardship is increasingly important in many parts of society.  The Concordia Center for Environmental Stewardship (CCES) provides a wonderful resource for students whose interests are primarily in science or other areas.  This major engages student with many facets of the environment.  It is often coupled with minors in art, business, chemistry, or justice and public policy, leading to careers in environmental education at nature centers, sustainable business practices, environmental science, park rangers, or law school.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to explain major biological and related scientific concepts (Knowledge Base of Biology and Related Sciences);
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately collect and analyze data while utilizing laboratory equipment and procedures safely and effectively (Biological Procedures and Data)
• Develop investigative and critical thinking skills to explore complex questions and solve challenging scientific problems (Scientific Inquiry);
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate scientific information effectively to both scientists and non-scientists (Scientific Communication);
• Recognize how vocations in science provide opportunities for service to Christ and others and necessitate ethical behavior in all aspects of science (Vocation and Ethics)
• Demonstrate an understanding of how/why a Christian sees evidence of God’s design in nature and how to be good stewards of His creation (God’s Design and Stewardship).

Curriculum

Major Requirements

Course options and schedule are subject to change.