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Nov 02, 2024
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2014-2015 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2014) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Environmental Studies - BS
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S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources
Department of Environment and Society
The Environmental Studies major consists of 75-76 credits. This total includes the disciplinary foundation, professional courses, and an emphasis area of 15 or more credits.
Students must complete the General Education Requirements :
- , and may be used toward the Breadth requirements.
- or will fulfill the Exploration requirement
Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :
- , plus another course having CI designation (such as or ), will fulfill the Communication Intensive requirement
- will fulfill the Quantitative Intensive requirement
- Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) and Life and Physical Sciences (DSC). or PHIL 3510 and ENVS 3600 or , will fulfill this requirement.
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A. Disciplinary Foundation (18 credits)
B. Professional Coursework (34-35 credits)
C. Animal Course (select 3 credits)
D. Plant Course (select 3 credits)
E. Policy Course (select 3 credits)
The course chosen from this section cannot also be applied toward the emphasis area. F. Area of Emphasis (15 credits)
In addition to completing the courses listed above, 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:
Human Impacts on the Environment
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. G. Electives
Students may take the remainder of the 120 credits from any department. The guidelines described under “Breadth Requirements ” and “Depth Education Requirements ” should be consulted to ensure meeting University Studies Requirements. Envrionmental Studies Major Four Year Plan (Suggested Schedule)
Please meet with your advisor to complete your specific four year plan. Freshman Year (29-30 credits)
First Semester (13-14 credits)
Second Semester (16 credits)
Sophomore Year (29 credits)
First Semester (14 credits)
Second Semester (15 credits)
Junior Year (31-32 credits)
First Semester (16-17 credits)
Second Semester (15 credits)
First Semester (15 credits)
Second Semester (15 credits)
Minimum University Requirements
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