This dual-degree program saves you time and money by combining just three years of Environmental Science or Integrated Natural Sciences undergraduate studies at Alverno with UWM’s two-year Master of Science in Freshwater Sciences and Technology. Milwaukee is a global hub for freshwater research and innovation, and there’s no better place to study freshwater than on the shores of Lake Michigan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world.
The Alverno edge
Alverno is internationally known for its unique abilities-based curriculum. Instead of competing against classmates, you’ll strive to achieve your best by practicing critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and communication — skills that will help in graduate school and prepare you to tackle the environmental and water challenges facing the planet today Plus, Alverno’s 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and small class sizes will allow you to perform your best. This program offers seminars, personalized advising, peer support and other resources to help prepare you for your graduate studies and beyond.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Math/Science Courses | ||
| MT-123 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or MT-148 | Functions & Modeling | |
| MT-152 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| CH-213 & 213L | Chemistry of Bioorganic Molecules and Chemistry of Bioorganic Molecules Lab | 4 |
| or CH-260 & 260L | Chemistry of Inorganic Materials and Chemistry/Inorganic Materials - Lab | |
| GE-220 | Earth Science | 4 |
| PH-231 & 231L | Algebra-Based Physics I and Physics Lab | 4 |
| or PH-241 & 241L | Calculus-Based Physics 1 and Physics Lab | |
| Environmental Science Courses | ||
| ENV-341 | Geographical Information Systems | 3 |
| ENV-491 | Integrated Environmental Seminar | 3 |
| GE-410 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| ENV Elective | Environmental Science (ENV) Electives | 3 |
| SC Elective | Science Electives from Biology (BI) or Chemistry (CH), 300 or 400 level | 10 |
| Assessments | ||
| ENV-374 | ENV Assessment in Effective Citizenship | 0 |
| ENV-399 | Formal Introduction to Advanced Work | 0 |
| ENV-414 | ENV Professional Portfolio | 0 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| GLS-330 | United Nations & the World | 4 |
| or GLS-410 | Comparative Politics | |
| MGT-210 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| INTERN-383 | Internship Seminar | 2 |
| Total Credits | 51 | |