Using natural sciences to make a positive impact on the world around you.
Some of the most complex and urgent issues of the 21st century involve how we interact with our environment and approach our health. These challenges range from addressing rising global temperatures to preparing for the potential of future pandemics. Resolving these challenges requires a new generation of leaders with expertise in natural and environmental sciences.
At Western Colorado University, you’ll apply what you learned in the classroom to real-world situations. From Anthropology students excavating Mayan artifacts in Belize to Geology students coring sediment from lakes to analyze paleoclimate data, you’ll gain significant field experience in your natural science classes.