The Environmental Studies concentration provides sound scientific, socioeconomic, and philosophical background for understanding the Earth’s environment and prepares the student for careers in science, education, law, business, public policy, and many other fields.
D. Select 9 additional hours 300-level or above in one or more of the following departments:
(all require approval of your major advisor) Chemistry Earth and Planetary Sciences Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Economics Environmental and Soil Sciences Forestry Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries Geography Journalism and Electronic Media Plant Sciences Political Science Sociology
Environmental Studies – Honors Concentration
Students who have completed five upper-division courses in either the Geology or Environmental Studies concentration and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 are encouraged to pursue an honors concentration. In addition to fulfilling all requirements for their preferred concentration, an honors concentration requires 3 hours of GEOL 491, GEOL 492, or GEOL 493; 3 hours of GEOL 497 during which students will complete written and oral presentation of thesis results; and an additional 9 hours of honors coursework (including honors-by-contract). A GPA of at least 3.25 must be maintained throughout matriculation. Interested students should consult their academic advisor for details.
