Environmental Studies (B.S.)
The Environmental Studies major provides a conceptual framework and skills for students to address environmental issues effectively and sustainably. Students gain these skills in field and inquiry-based projects, where they investigate environmental issues and formulate solutions. Graduates use their training in Environmental Studies both as professional practitioners and as individual citizens.
Students intending to major in Environmental Studies are encouraged to select a faculty advisor and formally declare their major as early as possible, preferably by the end of their first year. Environmental Studies majors are also strongly encouraged to undertake a disciplinary minor or second major to develop an area of specialization.
Integrative Studies Requirements
40 credits minimum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (48 credits) | ||
| Foundation: | ||
| IIENST-150 | Global Environmental Change | 4 |
| or IIENST-151 | The Environment of Central New England | |
| Core: | ||
| ISENST-120 | Principles of Sustainability (a grade of C or higher is required) | 4 |
| INENST-201 | Earth Cycles & Systems (a grade of C or higher is required) | 4 |
| ENST-252 | Ecology of a Changing Planet (a grade of C or higher is required) | 4 |
| ENST-253 | Environmental Governance (a grade of C or higher is required) | 4 |
| Lab Science: | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| Safety Chemistry | ||
| Capstone: | ||
| ENST-395 | Seminar I | 4 |
| ENST-495 | Seminar II | 4 |
| Select one of the following human dimensions of environmental studies electives: | 4 | |
| Apocalypse Science and Society | ||
| Environmental Law & Regulation | ||
| Sustainability & Justice Planning | ||
| Mapping Social Patterns - GIS | ||
| Natural Resources Management | ||
| Community Solutions to Climate Change | ||
| Energy Policy and Politics | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Field Study Environmt & Sust | ||
| Sustainability for Organizations | ||
| Risk and the Environment | ||
| Adv Topics in Environment & Sustainablty | ||
| Select one of the following environmental science electives: | 4 | |
| Life Sustainability in Earths History | ||
| Environmental Health | ||
| Air Quality Science | ||
| Earths Climate: Past & Future | ||
| Mapping Nature With GIS | ||
| Conservation of Ecological Systems | ||
| Restoration Ecology | ||
| Freshwater Science and Systems | ||
| Adv Spec Topics: Environmental Science | ||
| Select two additional 300-level or above Environmental Studies courses | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Electives
Select courses to reach a total of 120 credits.
Degree Requirements
120 credits
40 credits at the upper-level
Upon completion of the Environmental Studies Students major students will:
- demonstrate effective communication skills
- utilize scientific thinking
- exhibit professionalism
- demonstrate knowledge of environmental science
- demonstrate knowledge of the human dimensions of the environment
- apply integrative problem-solving to environmental issues