The BA in 环境研究 is an interdisciplinary major intended to prepare students for a wide variety of career options. The variety of courses expose the students to different world views and to consider different ethical arguments. Students will have a broad understanding of the science behind climate change and the environment, allowing them to develop informed solutions. All courses used to fulfill requirements for the 环境研究 major must be a grade of C or higher.
Summary of Degree Requirements
All students take a series of core courses (41-43 credits). These courses give the students a solid foundation in the basic science needed to understand environmental issues. The core also includes computer, 沟通, and writing and literature courses, providing students with skills needed for environmental careers. 另外, all students will complete an internship, giving them hands-on experience in their chosen specialty.
- A total of 120 credits are required to complete the B.A. degree in 环境研究. These credits consist of General Education Curriculum (GEC) courses, 环境研究 core courses, courses specific to the student’s chosen concentration, 还有免费选修课.
- 环境研究 majors may repeat a required course no more than three times.
跟踪
Students will choose between two tracks–a science track and a general track. In total, 65 credits are required for the 环境研究 major.
科学的跟踪
This track requires additional upper-level courses (16 credits), including 场 Ecology which will give the students in-the-field experience with ecological issues. This track also requires Research Seminar I and II, in which students learn to develop, 行为, and present scientific research. The students will have 6-8 credits remaining to use for major electives. The science track prepares students for graduate school, research, or technical jobs.
一般追踪
Working closely with their advisor, this track provides the student the opportunity to tailor their major to their academic interests. The requirements guide the student to spread their choices (22-24 credits) over 200 and 300 level courses offered through various programs. The general track prepares students for jobs in consulting, 激进主义, 游说, 教育, 政策, 以及其他领域.