The increasing demands that population growth and affluence put on Earth’s natural resources and environment require greater numbers of trained professionals and informed citizens. This Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies blends an interdisciplinary understanding of Earth’s surface processes and environmental problems, along with the policy and decision-making components of human interactions with the environment. The degree is designed to educate students about the scientific, human-dimension and policy aspects of environmental issues facing our state and nation as they work in regulatory agencies, industry, and non-governmental organizations to resolve problems. Students focus upper division coursework in one of five environmental themes: 1) urban environment, 2) occupational health and safety, 3) environmental regulation and compliance, 4) Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST), and 5) global environment.

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Choose one introductory course in the first semester and an additional one in the second semester of the freshman year. 

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It is recommended to select a course that also fulfills an international and cultural diversity and/or cultural discourse requirement. The graduation requirements include three hours of international and cultural diversity courses and three hours of cultural discourse courses.

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Choose one Life and Physical Science Elective in the first semester and an additional one in the second semester of the sophomore year. 

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Choose 15 hours of courses in your chosen environmental theme from the list below. 

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Other courses which match the Environmental Programs' technical electives definition will be allowed by adjustment. Seek guidance regarding potential adjustments from the ENVP academic advisor. 

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KINE 199, MATH 102, MATH 150, and lower level AERS, MLSC, NVSC, and SOMS courses cannot be used as general electives. 

Two courses in the degree plan must be writing intensive courses designated by the Environmental Programs in the schedule of classes. Also, international and cultural diversity electives (3 hours) and cultural discourse (3 hours) must be incorporated into the degree.

Environmental Theme Electives