Environmental Studies
B.S. with Major in Environmental Studies
B.A. with Major in Environmental Studies
B.S. with Major in Environmental Studies
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENRV 100 | Environmental Studies Seminar | 1 |
| Environmental Studies: Natural Science Elective with Lab | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies: Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Essential Studies Electives | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 130 | Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences | 3 |
| ENRV 122 | Foundations of Environmental Science | 3 |
| GEOG 274 | Introduction to Geospatial Technologies | 3 |
| Environmental/Essential Studies: Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENRV 100 | Environmental Studies Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL 227 | Introduction to Literature and Culture | 3 |
| Environmental Studies: Natural Science Elective | 3-4 | |
| Essential Studies Electives | 8 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Environmental Studies: Natural Science Elective | 3-4 | |
| Environmental Studies: Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Env/Essential Studies: Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Essential Studies Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COMM 360 | Communicating Science | 3 |
| ENRV 100 | Environmental Studies Seminar | 1 |
| Environmental Studies: Natural Science Elective (300 or above) | 3-4 | |
| Environmental/Essential Studies/General: Electives (courses that build on major, 300 or above) | 8 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Environmental Studies: Natural Science Elective (300 or above) | 3-4 | |
| Environmental/Essential Studies/General: Electives (courses that build on major, 300 or above) | 12 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Environmental Studies/General Electives (courses that build on major, 300 or above) | 15 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GEOG 454 | Conservation and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources | 3 |
| Environmental Studies/General Electives (courses that build on major, 300 or above) | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120-124 | |
1Course topics vary. Choose "Literature and the Environment" or similar section related to an environmental issue e.g. climate change. Semester and year of these topic offerings may vary. Please see advisor for help in determining which course section to enroll in.
This is one suggested plan for students to complete the major in four years. Courses can be moved around depending upon individual offerings and the student's schedule. The Environmental Studies major is very flexible, and students should work closely with their faculty and academic advisors, especially if they want to focus on a particular aspect of environmental studies (e.g. environmental chemistry, ecology, geospatial tools and analysis, natural resources and sustainability). A minor degree in a related field: (e.g. biology, chemistry, communications, English, geospatial technologies, geography, mathematics, philosophy, sociology and sustainability) is strongly encouraged. Students are also encouraged to complete at least one internship in their field, and to consider a study abroad semester.
B.A. with Major in Environmental Studies
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENRV 100 | Environmental Studies Seminar | 1 |
| Environmental Studies: Natural Science Elective (include lab for Essential Studies credit) | 3-4 | |
| Environmental Studies: Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Essential Studies Electives | 5 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 130 | Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences | 3 |
| ENRV 122 | Foundations of Environmental Science | 3 |
| GEOG 274 | Introduction to Geospatial Technologies | 3 |
| Essential Studies Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENRV 100 | Environmental Studies Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL 227 | Introduction to Literature and Culture | 3 |
| Environmental Studies: Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Essential Studies Electives | 8 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Environmental Studies: Social Science and/or Humanities Electives | 6 | |
| Env/Essential Studies: Social Science and/or Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Essential Studies Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COMM 360 | Communicating Science | 3 |
| ENRV 100 | Environmental Studies Seminar | 1 |
| Environmental Studies: Social Science and/or Humanities Electives (300 or above) | 3 | |
| Environmental/Essential Studies/General: Electives (courses that build on major, 300 or above) | 8 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Environmental Studies: Social Science and/or Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Environmental/Essential Studies/General Electives (courses that build on major, 300 or above) | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Environmental Studies/General Electives (courses that build on major, 300 or above) | 15 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GEOG 454 | Conservation and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources | 3 |
| Environmental Studies/General Electives (courses that build on major, 300 or above) | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
1Course topic varies. Choose "Literature and the Environment" or similar topic related to an environmental issue e.g. climate change. Semester and year of these topic offerings may vary. Please see your advisor for help in determining which course section to enroll in.
This is one suggested plan for students to complete their major in four years. Courses can be moved around depending upon individual offerings and the student's schedule. The Environmental Studies major is very flexible, and students should work closely with their faculty and academic advisors, especially if they want to focus on a particular aspect of environmental studies (e.g. policy, law, public perception, communication, philosophy, literature, sustainability). Students are encouraged to complete at least one internship in their field, and to consider study abroad programs.