Environmental Science Major

Goal 1: Students will develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the importance of the environment, the extent to which societal actions impact it, the need for sustainability, and how sustainability can be achieved.

Outcome 1.1: Students will be able to describe the basic environmental challenges facing the world today, their causes, and possible solutions.

Outcome 1.2: Students will be able to describe the scientific, ethical, and moral imperatives behind the need to protect and sustain the environment.

Goal 2: Students will develop a strong foundation in the physical and natural sciences, including environmental science, biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as quantitative skills such as statistics and computation.

Outcome 2.1: Students will be able to explain basic concepts in biology, general chemistry, and physics.

Outcome 2.2: Students will be able to apply quantitative and computer skills such as statistics and Geographic Information Systems to answer research questions and implement solutions.

Goal 3: Students will develop the skills needed for a successful career in Environmental Science, including presentation skills, networking, and familiarity with career paths in the field.

Outcome 3.1: Students will be able to communicate scientific research through written and oral formats.

Outcome 3.2: Students will be able to improve and apply their skills to real-world issues in an internship with environmental professionals.

The traditional undergraduate programs includes a minimum of 120 credits distributed across three components: A General Education component divided into Signature Courses, Variable Courses, and an Integrative Learning requirement; a Major and Divisional component; and Free Electives. In addition to course requirements as specified in each area, students must complete one certified course in each of the following overlay areas¹:

1. Diversity, Globalization or Non-western Area Studies,
2. Ethics Intensive
3. Writing Intensive, and
4. Diversity

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Overlay requirements are part of the 120 credit requirements

General Education Signature Courses

See this page about Signature courses. 

General Education Variable Courses

See this page about Variable courses. Six to Nine courses

General Education Overlays

See this page about Overlays.

General Education Integrative Learning Component

See this page about Integrative Learning Component. Three courses:

Major Requirements

Free Electives

Six courses