B.S. and B.A. in Environmental Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed for students interested in scientific, social, political, economic, and/or expressive aspects of global environmental issues and the desire to specialize in one of these major content areas. The degree includes a core curriculum, which establishes the foundations of environmental studies, and 4 concentrations for students to choose from (Communication, Humanity and Geography, Natural Sciences, Public Policy) based on the disciplinary lens through which they want to pursue environmental studies. A Capstone experience then completes the degree program by facilitating interdisciplinary synthesis of knowledge within the field of environmental studies. The Environmental Studies degree provides students with a selection of courses and skills needed to prepare them for careers and graduate studies in a wide range of environmental disciplines, thereby enabling them to capitalize on future opportunities throughout this diverse field. Applicable prerequisite and co-requisite requirements must be met for all courses.
The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies is an Interdisciplinary program designed for students interested in scientific, social, political, economic, and/or expressive aspects of global environmental issues. The degree includes a core curriculum, which establishes the foundations of environmental studies, and upper-level course work in Arts and Humanities, Business, Natural Science, Social Science, and Statistics. A Capstone experience then completes the program by facilitating interdisciplinary synthesis of knowledge within the field of environmental studies. The Environmental Studies degree provides students with a selection of courses and skills needed to prepare them for careers and graduate studies in a wide range of environmental disciplines, thereby enabling them to capitalize on future opportunities throughout this diverse field. Applicable prerequisite and co-requisite requirements must be met for all courses.
The following number of credit hours is required in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies degree programs.
Degree Requirements
Credit hour summary for B.S. in Environmental Studies:
| Environmental Studies Core Curriculum | 24 |
| Required Concentration | 24-38 |
| Upper-Level Electives | 11-16 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 64-74 |
Credit hour summary for B.A. in Environmental Studies:
| Environmental Studies Core Curriculum | 24 |
| Upper-Level Electives | 11-16 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 49-52 |