Oct 12, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geology and Environmental Studies Major, BS – Environmental Studies Concentration (uTrack Requirements)


uTrack Requirements (College of Arts and Sciences)


Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Following the sample academic plan and its uTrack milestones will help students stay on track to graduate in four years. For specific course requirements, refer to the description of the major and the Arts and Sciences requirements  listed in the Catalog, and consult an academic advisor.

Term 1


  • Foreign Language 3 Credit Hours (intermediate level)

Credit Hours 17-18


Term 1 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of at least 12 credit hours

Term 2


  • Foreign Language 3 Credit Hours * (intermediate level)
  • Completion of required math sequence 3-4 Credit Hours *

Credit Hours 16-17


Term 2 Milestone Notes


Term 3


  • Engaged Inquiries  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
  • Environmental Studies (major) 3 Credit Hours

Credit Hours 14-15


Term 4


Credit Hours 17-18


Term 4 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of a required math sequence

Term 5


Credit Hours 16


Term 5 Milestone Notes


  • One 300-level or higher Environmental Studies major course with a grade of C or better

Term 6


  • Environmental Studies (major) 6 Credit Hours
  • Non-U.S. History 3 Credit Hours * (continuation of sequence)
     

Credit Hours 15


Term 6 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of at least 9 upper-division (300-400) hours

Term 7


  • 2 Connections 3 Credit Hours
  • Environmental Studies (major) 3 Credit Hours
  • Global Citizenship – US  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
     

Credit Hours 12


Term 7 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of at least 24 total upper-division (300-400) hours

Term 8


  • Applied Oral Communication  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
  • 2 Connections 6 Credit Hours
  • Environmental Studies (major) 3 Credit Hours

Credit Hours 15


Term 8 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of at least 42 total upper-division (300-400) hours

Total Credit Hours 122-126


Footnotes


  1. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
  2. The Connections requirement may be satisfied in one of three ways: (1) by completing 9 hours from one of the approved Connections packages, (2) by completing the requirements for a second major or minor, or (3) by completing 9 hours of study abroad coursework. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
  3. The courses indicated meet both a Volunteer Core  requirement as well as a requirement in the major. Students can choose to complete the Volunteer Core  requirement using alternative courses.

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .