The objective of the Environmental Studies major is to provide the student with both a basic background in the natural sciences as well as an in-depth understanding of the social and institutional context of contemporary environmental concerns. Interest in the environment is growing, both in the state and nationwide, which is creating new job opportunities for college graduates in such fields as environmental law, planning, site analysis, natural resource conflict resolution, resource conservation, and hazards management. The basic curriculum required of all students includes an introduction to environmental and physical sciences and to data analysis and research design.
Electives allow the students to choose their own area of focus.
Some courses may fulfill both general education and prerequisite requirements. Students should contact an adviser in planning Liberal Studies coursework to complement major coursework and complete prerequisites for some of the coursework required for the major. Students are encouraged to complete the following courses that are required for the Bachelor's Degree. Although the courses are not required for admission into the program, it is recommended that students take the lower level courses during the freshman and sophomore years. Six hours in GEO XXXX, Introductory courses with GEO prefix Requirements for bachelor's degree.