The Major in Environmental Studies ensures that students consider environmental issues in terms of their interdisciplinary origins and implications.
Major Requirements
The Major in Environmental Studies (ENVS) consists of 36 credits of coursework reflecting the program’s four-field approach (natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and methods/techniques).
- Intro to Environmental Studies (3 cr)
- Natural Sciences (6 cr)
- Environmental Social Sciences (6 cr)
- Environmental Humanities (6 cr)
- ENVS Methods/Techniques (3 cr)
- ENVS Capstone (3 cr)
- Electives (9 cr)
At least 18 of these credits must be earned through coursework at the 300 level or higher. No more than 12 of these credits can be double counted for either the student’s primary major or any other degree. No more than one D grade will be accepted for credit towards the major.
Dual Major Requirement
The Major in Environmental Studies is designed as a second Major, and is meant to complement a student’s primary Major in another field. All requirements for both Majors must be met before the Major in Environmental Studies can be conferred. A student’s primary Major may be drawn from any major recognized by the School of Arts and Sciences.
How Do I Declare the Major?
Because this is a second major, you will not be able to declare this major using the SAS MyMajors site. Instead, send an email to the program advisors to get the process started.
