ESS - Environmental Studies and Sustainability Major
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Major effective prior to 2011
Modifications Made to Curriculum: Fall 2015, Fall 2018, Fall 2023, Fall 2024
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
A score of 4 or 5 on the AP Environmental Science exam exempts ESS majors and minors and ENV majors from ENV 150 - Great Challenges in Environmental Science.
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Requirements for the Major (48 credits)
I. Core (16 credits)
Complete all of the following:
II. Electives (28 credits)
Select 28 credits from the following, including at least 16 upper-level (300- or 400-level) credits:
III. Experiential (0 credits)
Majors must acquire hands-on experience related to environmental concerns. This requirement may be met through relevant Academic Internships, Drew International Seminars, other study abroad programs with environmental or sustainability components, civic engagement and volunteer experiences, and appropriate independent research at Drew or elsewhere (excluding literature research projects). Must be completed before the start of the final semester; must be approved in advance by the ESS Program Director.
IV. Capstone (4 credits)
Complete all of the following: