Major in Environmental Studies 
Environmental studies is an interdisciplinary field fostering understanding of the natural physical and biological setting in which life on Earth exists. It integrates scientific study of ecosystems, pollution, climate, energy, and other environmental and natural resource matters on a global, regional or local scale with cultural and policy-related study of politics, economics, sociology, history, and law.
The Environmental Studies major is designed to provide students with a broad exposure to topics related to the environment and to provide knowledge and skills to address major environmental issues. Students interested in the major should work closely with the Environmental Studies advisor, Dr. William Markham, to ensure that they meet prerequisites for upper division courses.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Required: 122 semester hours, to include at least 36 hours at or above the 300 course level.
Major Requirements
A. Core courses (minimum of 22 semester hours)
- BIO 111*
- CHE 101* or 103/110* or 111/112*
Chemistry 103/110 is strongly recommended, and students are encouraged to take CHE 104 as well - ENV 100
- GEO 103* or 106/106L*
GEO 106/106L is strongly recommended - STA 108* or 271
- Two courses from the following: ATY 213*, ECO 201*, PSC 210*, SOC 202*
Students may not count either ATY 213 or SOC 202 in both the core and Group B.
* BIO 111 satisfies GLS. CHE 101, 103/110, and 111/112 satisfy GPS. GEO 103 and 106/106L satisfy GPS. STA 108 satisfies GMT. ATY 213 satisfies GSB and GN. ECO 201 satisfies GSB. PSC 210 satisfies GSB. SOC 202 satisfies GSB and GL.
B. Additional ENV and Related Area Courses (36 semester hours)
Choose a minimum of 36 additional semester hours. BIO 112 may be included among these 30 hours, but all other courses must come from the four groups below with at least six (6) hours from each of the Groups 1, 2, and 3 and at least three (3) hours from Group 4. Students may choose a maximum of 12 hours in any one department, except that BIO 112 does not count toward the 12 hour limit for Biology. At least 18 hours of the 36 hours must be at the 300 level or above. Students may count a maximum of two (2) internships toward the major.
1. Natural Sciences (at least 6 s.h.)
ATY 253/253L; BIO 277, 301/302 (lab), 322, 341, 354, 361, 420, 430, 431, 438, 477, 526, 529; CHEM 205/206 (lab), 252, 331/333, 351, 352; ENV 399 (science focus); GEO 205, 305, 311/311L, 314/314L, 330, 511; HEA 314.
2. Applied Social Sciences (at least 6 s.h.)
ATY 213, 330, 450, 465, 520, 526; CST 420; GEO 105, 303, 313, 357, 359; HEA 207, 316; HTM 463, HTM/RPM/GEO 320; ENV 493.
3. Policy and Humanities (at least 6 s.h.)
ECO 380; ENG 219, 318, 319, 323, 380, 401; ENV/PSC 312, ENV/PSC 313, ENV/PSC 314; ENV 399, 401, 493; HIS 334; IAR 221, 222; MST 326; PHI 363; HEA 318, REL 250, SOC 202, 365, 370.
4. Research Methodology (at least 3 s.h.)
ATY 362; ECO 250; ENG 323, 327; GEO 322; HEA 315, 325, 340; PSC 301; PSY 311; RPM 418; SOC 301; STA 291.
Environmental Studies as a Second Major
Students who wish to earn a second major in Environmental Studies must complete all requirements for the Environmental Studies major (listed above).
Honors in Environmental Studies
Honors courses may be offered as special sections of regular courses, Honors Tutorials, or contract courses.
Requirements: Twelve (12) semester hours of Honors work to include the following:
1. 9 semester hours of Honors work in required courses; all 500 level courses are counted as honors work
2. HSS 490 (Senior Thesis or Project)
Qualifications:
1. A grade of at least B in all course work used to satisfy the Honors requirement in Environmental Studies
2. Declared Environmental Studies Major
3. Minimum overall 3.30 GPA at graduation
Recognition : The designation "Completed Disciplinary Honors in Environmental Studies" and the title of the Senior Honors Project will be printed on the student's official transcript.
Honors Advisor: See Honors Faculty liaison William Markham for further information and guidance about Honors in Environmental Studies.
