Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
The Environmental Studies major focuses on social sciences, policy studies, the humanities, and sustainable design and practice. It is designed for students who are interested in such areas as environmental policy, planning, ethics or philosophy, ecocriticism, environmental justice, sustainable development, international environmental issues, or social theory and the environment.
The environmental studies curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities; to build on these foundations in advanced course work in a variety of disciplines; to develop the skills necessary to study human-environment interactions; and to encourage participation in experiential learning activities that help students prepare for active participation in the work force and in local and global communities. Students should have a strong foundation in written and verbal skills.
Courses applied to the major, except environmental studies courses numbered 401 through 409, must be taken for letter grades and passed with grades of C– or better. As many as four upper-division courses may be used to fulfill requirements of another major.
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
Upper-division credit may be earned through course work or through a combination of course work and an honors thesis. Major requirements sheets containing detailed information about specific courses that meet the major requirements are available on the program website, in the program office, or from a SDS flight path Tykeson Advisor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Core Courses | ||
| ENVS 201 | Introduction to Environmental Studies: Social Sciences | 4 |
| ENVS 202 | Introduction to Environmental Studies: Natural Sciences | 4 |
| ENVS 203 | Introduction to Environmental Studies: Humanities | 4 |
| Lower-Division Mathematics and Science Courses | ||
| MATH 111 | College Algebra 1 | 4 |
| Approved statistics course | 4 | |
| Approved introductory sequence in natural science | 12 | |
| Course from different natural science sequence or from the list of approved science courses | 4 | |
| Upper-Division Natural Science Courses | ||
| Two upper-division natural science courses from the major requirements sheet | 8 | |
| Upper-Division Social Science, Policy, Humanities, and Design Courses | ||
| Social science foundation course | 4 | |
| Policy foundation course | 4 | |
| Humanities foundation course | 4 | |
| Design foundation course | 4 | |
| Six additional courses: three from one of the above areas; three from another | 24 | |
| Environmental Issues Course | ||
| ENVS 411 | Environmental Issues: [Topic] | 4 |
| or ENVS 425 | Environmental Education Theory and Practice | |
| or ENVS 427 | Environmental and Ecological Monitoring | |
| Practical Learning Experience | ||
| Choose from one of several approved practical learning experience options. These include internships, participation in the Environmental Leadership Program, research experiences with UO faculty members, honors thesis. | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 92 | |
| 1 | Recommended course; however, a university-level mathematics course that counts toward the bachelor of science mathematics requirement fulfills the requirement. |
The environmental studies curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities; to build on these foundations in advanced course work in a variety of disciplines; to develop the skills necessary to study human-environment interactions; and to encourage participation in experiential learning activities that help students prepare for active participation in the work force and in local and global communities. Students should have a strong foundation in written and verbal skills.
Courses applied to the major, except environmental studies courses numbered 401 through 409, must be taken for letter grades and passed with grades of C– or better. As many as four upper-division courses may be used to fulfill requirements of another major.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Core Courses | ||
| ENVS 201 | Introduction to Environmental Studies: Social Sciences | 4 |
| ENVS 202 | Introduction to Environmental Studies: Natural Sciences | 4 |
| ENVS 203 | Introduction to Environmental Studies: Humanities | 4 |
| Lower-Division Mathematics and Science Courses | ||
| MATH 111 | College Algebra 1 | 4 |
| Approved statistics course | 4 | |
| Approved introductory sequence in natural science | 12 | |
| Course from different natural science sequence or from the list of approved science courses | 4 | |
| Upper-Division Natural Science Courses | ||
| Two upper-division natural science courses from the major requirements sheet | 8 | |
| Upper-Division Social Science, Policy, Humanities, and Design Courses | ||
| Social science foundation course | 4 | |
| Policy foundation course | 4 | |
| Humanities foundation course | 4 | |
| Design foundation course | 4 | |
| Six additional courses: three from one of the above areas; three from another | 24 | |
| Environmental Issues Course | ||
| ENVS 411 | Environmental Issues: [Topic] | 4 |
| or ENVS 425 | Environmental Education Theory and Practice | |
| or ENVS 427 | Environmental and Ecological Monitoring | |
| Practical Learning Experience | ||
| Choose from one of several approved practical learning experience options. These include internships, participation in the Environmental Leadership Program, research experiences with UO faculty members, honors thesis. | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 92 | |
| 1 | Recommended course; however, a university-level mathematics course that counts toward the bachelor of science mathematics requirement fulfills the requirement. |