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Students majoring in Environmental Studies are required to select an emphasis of at least 15 credits to complement their general professional foundation. Students must file an approved emphasis plan prior to applying for graduation, but it is recommended that they meet with their advisor to develop and gain approval for the emphasis no later than midway through the first semester of their junior year.
Complete 15 credits chosen from one of the following seven emphasis areas:
Business and Economics:
or
Other business or economics course approved by faculty advisor
Communications:
Other communications course approved by faculty advisor
Environmental Policy:
or
Other policy course approved by faculty advisor
Human Impacts on the Environment:
WATS 3820: Climate and Climate Change (DSC/QI) or PSC 4810: Climate and Climate Change (DSC/QI)
Other appropriate course approved by faculty advisor
International:
Other course with international focus approved by faculty advisor
Planning and Analysis:
or
GEO 3100: Natural Disasters (DSC)
Other planning course approved by faculty advisor
Environmental Stewardship:
In consultation with his or her advisor, a student may develop a custom emphasis of at least 15 credits. Students pursuing this option must fill out an emphasis form describing educational goals and specific courses to be taken. A University-approved minor may be used to meet this requirement, subject to approval by the student’s advisor and department head.
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