Overview
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- Major Courses
- Minor Courses – Optional
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the Environmental Science major will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge from various scientific disciplines (i.e. biology, chemistry, earth science, physics) to address real world environmental problems. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, VI and VII.)
- Design a valid scientific experiment and analyze the resulting data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and VI.)
- Read, interpret, and evaluate information presented in media ranging from public new sources to scientific papers. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, and III.)
- Accurately communicate scientific ideas in written and oral form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, VI and VII.)
- Demonstrate an awareness of major global environment issues and appreciate the interconnectedness of the global system. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, V, VI and VII.)
Requirements
Environmental Science Core Courses
In order to graduate, a minimum 2.3 cumulative science is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110, ENGL 120, and COMM 110.
Policy Track Requirements
This program combines science and the humanities to prepare students for careers in communication and policy-making, with a special emphasis on science and the environment. The coursework teaches the content knowledge, the critical thinking skills, and the communication skills needed to start a career as an environmental lobbyist, science writer, government policy maker, and so much more, working for private industry, the government, or a non-profit organization.
Policy Track Electives
Take an additional 9 semester hours from the following:
Student may also choose one of the following for up to four credits:
Student may also choose one of the following for up to three credits:
| BIOL 497 | Biology Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education | 1-6 |
| CHEM 497 | Chemistry Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education | 1-6 |
| GEOL 497 | Geology Internship, Externship, Cooperative | 1-6 |
| POLS 497 | Political Science Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education | 1-6 |