Environmental Studies

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Environmental Studies is a degree program that prepares you for careers in environmental management and related fields. The program includes courses in both the natural and social sciences and educates students on geographic information systems to evaluate environmental issues. As a student in our program, you will have access to research and internship opportunities that provide practical experience and networking opportunities. These internships, coupled with our emphasis on fieldwork and research, will equip you with the skills necessary to excel in a variety of environmental careers such as law, public policy, urban and regional planning, environmental management and green technology development.

Program Information

The BA in Environmental Studies program offers a curriculum designed to foster interdisciplinary learning and provide a holistic understanding of environmental issues.

Program Type

Major

Degree

Bachelor's

School

School of Science and Engineering

Academic Department

Environmental Science and Management

Duration

4-years

Required Credit Hours

127

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Get Hands-On Research Experience

As a student in the environmental studies program, you'll collaborate with faculty on scientific research, contributing to significant scientific goals and often co-authoring publications in leading journals like the Journal of Environmental Management, the Journal of Cleaner Production and the Environmental Impact Assessment Review.

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You can explore your interests through approximately 14 clubs and organizations, which are open to science and engineering majors. These options include joining the Biomedical Engineering Society, the Society of Women Engineers and the Multicultural STEM Group, among others, to connect with like-minded peers and pursue your passions.

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Course Offerings

These are the course offerings for the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies. Please note that undergraduate research is highly encouraged. Our department recognizes the value of research and the significant contributions it can make to the scientific community; therefore, we provide ample opportunities for students to engage in research projects.

  • BRDG 100 Research & Info Skills
  • EQ Essential Questions Sem
  • BRDG 105 Intro to Ethical Reas
  • Crit Thinking (BRCT)
  • Cultural Fluen (BRCF)
  • Ethical Reas (BRET)
  • Social & Hist (BRSH)
  • Quant & Scient Reas (BRQS)
  • Comm & Creative Expr (BRCC)
  • One THEO and PHIL course & 3 Writing Intensive courses
  • ENGL 302W Scientific Writing 
  • SPRG 105 Seminar: Career Dev. 
  • Experiential Learning
  • ENVI 251 Prin of Envi Science
  • ENVI 291 Intro to Earth Sciences
  • ENVI 472 Env Biology
  • ENVI 452 Env Chemistry
  • ENVI 470 Env Toxicology
  • ENVI Capstone
  • Pick Two
  • PHIL 236 Environmental Ethics OR PHIL 211 Philosophy of the Environment
  • ECON 331 Environmental Economics
  • HIST 141 Environmental History
  • SOCI 220 Environmental Sociology
  • ENGL 204 Literature and the Environment
  • Students must take a minimum of 9 credits of Environmental concentration courses.
  • Students must take a minimum of 15 credits of Environmental elective courses.
  • MATH 101/105/115
  • MATH 125/225/301 
  • MATH/CS Electives* (3 CR)
  • BIOL111/111L Biology I/Lab
  • BIOL 112/112L Biology II/Lab
  • CHEM 121 Gen Chem I
  • CHEM 121L Gen Chem I Lab
  • CHEM 122 Gen Chem II
  • CHEM 122L Gen Chem II Lab

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Maddy Gormley

Enrollment Coordinator

Science and Engineering

Maddy Gormley