Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this
overview of the Academic Program and refer to the
for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of the Catalog.
Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical plan for this 10-course major. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
Evolution and the Diversity of Life (BIOL 155)
Chemistry of the Environment (CHEM 101)
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Introduction to Environmental Studies (EVST 110)
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| Sophomore |
A Statistics or Methods Elective
A Natural Science Elective
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Possibly 1-2 major courses including:
A Social Sciences Elective
A Humanities Elective
Or if not previously completed:
- Evolution and the Diversity of Life (BIOL 155)
- Chemistry of the Environment (CHEM 101)
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| Junior |
Co-Op Experience
or
A Social Sciences Elective
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Co-Op Experience
or
A Humanities Elective
Or if not previously completed:
- A Statistics or Methods Elective
- Evolution and the Diversity of Life (BIOL 155)
- Chemistry of the Environment (CHEM 101)
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| Senior |
Senior Seminar (EVST 497)
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Remaining courses necessary to complete the major
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Sample course plan for completing the major in three years:
Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this 10-course major. Please consult with your advisor or a member of the Department.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
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| Sophomore |
Evolution and the Diversity of Life (BIOL 155)
Chemistry of the Environment (CHEM 101)
Additional courses in the major with a Statistics or Methods Elective or a Social Sciences Elective
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Introduction to Environmental Studies (EVST 110)
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| Junior |
Co-Op Experience
or
Additional major courses including:
A Social Sciences Elective, a Humanities Elective, or a Natural Science Elective
|
Co-Op Experience
or
Additional major courses including:
A Social Sciences Elective, a Humanities Elective, or a Natural Science Elective
Or if not previously completed:
- A Statistics or Methods Elective
- Evolution and the Diversity of Life (BIOL 155)
- Chemistry of the Environment (CHEM 101)
|
| Senior |
Senior Seminar (EVST 497)
|
Remaining courses necessary to complete the major
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Capstone: The Environmental Studies Capstone consists of either a collaborative community-based project or a written research thesis followed by an oral presentation.
Planning Recommendations:
The Environmental Studies Major is broad and designed to allow students to add a minor or a second major to develop depth in their preferred environmental focus.
- With your advisor, ensure that the options within the methods electives and the chosen Co-Op align with your preferred focus in Environmental Studies.