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Jan 06, 2025
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2016-2017 General Catalog 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
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- For more information about Environmental Studies, see the website.
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- Admitted students must meet with an academic advisor for help with semester-by-semester planning, connections to co-curricular experiences, understanding of USU policies, and accessing USU resources.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
| NOTES: highest Math Requirement for this degree is STAT 2000: Statistical Methods (QI) |
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.75 GPA |
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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)
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 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 pursing 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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