BSc in Environmental Science - Conservation and Restoration Ecology in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago

Natural diversity across local, regional, and worldwide scales confronts unprecedented challenges from factors like climate shifts, non-native species, and landscape changes. Our preservation and rehabilitation initiative equips future leaders to create and execute impactful approaches for safeguarding and reviving natural environments. Learners examine ecological fundamentals, human-ecosystem relationships and influences, plus techniques for environmental remediation.
Situated where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan, our location provides perfect conditions for preservation studies.
Our distinctive ecological campus (LUREC) offers hands-on experience returning the grounds to their native state.
Premier institutions like the Field Museum and Lincoln Park Zoo are conveniently nearby.
Multidisciplinary faculty with practical research expertise from diverse backgrounds.
A curriculum blending scientific inquiry with social equity and ethical field practices.
International study options, including Belize's exceptional ecological systems.
YOU'LL GAIN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES IN:
Avian Rescue Initiatives - studying ecological connections to bird preservation. The Bird Conservation Network, the nation's most extensive program. Habitat renewal projects at LUREC involving direct participation in campus ecosystem restoration.
Environmental organizations frequently visit LUC/SES to connect with students and potential hires

This program readies graduates for professional paths or further education in:
Public sector environmental roles
Non-governmental conservation organizations specializing in advisory services, community engagement, or corporate sectors
Advanced studies in ecological sciences, environmental protection, resource stewardship, or related human-nature interface disciplines.