Environmental Engineering (BS)
Valparaiso University
Date Posted: Oct. 9, 2025
Submitted by: Robin Frederick
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Disciplines:
Engineering,
Environmental Studies & Sciences
Program Type: Baccalaureate degree
Description
The environmental engineering department teaches students to develop the professional skills needed to work collaboratively with others to engineer solutions that protect our environment and use resources in a sustainable manner. Through integrated classroom and lab experiences in engineering, chemistry, biology, and soil science, students will learn how to design solutions that help prevent, reduce, and treat pollution in our air, soil, and water. Students will develop the teamwork and communication skills needed to lead sustainable development initiatives. This knowledge will prepare students for a career solving global problems related to clean water access, water supply demands, air quality, and public health.