EVSC - Environmental Science Major (BS)
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Effective: Fall 2018
Modifications Made to Curriculum: Fall 2023, Fall 2024
The Environmental Science major emphasizes appropriate skills and experiences for science-oriented careers and graduate study. Students are introduced to the major in course, take core courses in Biology and Chemistry, Environmental Science courses, and electives offered in other majors. Students complete the curriculum by taking course with Environmental Studies and Sustainability majors and Environmental Science majors.
The major is designed with considerable flexibility so that students may pursue a wide range of interests and careers, such as research, environmental law, non-profit work, consulting, and work with state and federal environmental agency work at the state or federal level.
Some graduate school programs and other career options have specialized requirements such as Statistics, Organic Chemistry, or Economics; thus students are urged to seek advising from an ESS faculty member early in their academic careers.
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 course. See the Registrar's Office website for more information about AP credits.
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Requirements for the Major (56 credits)
I. Core Required Courses (40 credits)
Complete all of the following:
II. Environmental Science Electives (12 credits)
Complete 12 credits from the following, including at least 8 credits at the upper level:
Note: Some courses listed above may have prerequisites that must be met prior to registration.
III. Environmental Studies Elective (4 credits)
Select 4 credits from the following: