carib risk wideThe 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.

How Do I Declare the Major?

Declare this major using the SAS MyMajors site.