An internship is required of all environmental biology majors, and is usually served in the junior or senior year. Three credit hours of internship are required, and up to six hours can be taken. This unique opportunity allows students to obtain valuable training and "on-the-job" experience under the mentorship of established scientists and other professionals at local, state and federal government agencies and a wide diversity of environmental firms.
In addition to internships, students gain hands-on experience working out in the field in some of our courses. Also, students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of faculty field and laboratory research projects through special topics courses.
Personal attention between students and faculty provides students with great research experience, as well. We focus on each student as an individual and strive to create a strong foundation from which each graduate is able to launch satisfying careers that meet their vocational aspirations.
Dayton's Old River Park served for more than a half-century as a recreational area for NCR employees and their families, but now our students are using a portion of the 45-acre park for environmental research and education.
Ready to take the next step? Explore admission options or schedule an academic visit to learn more about environmental biology at UD.
