Environment, Sustainability and Society Major Requirements
Complete at least 61 credits, as follows:
Foundational Core Courses (25 credits)
Students will take eight courses that reflect the breadth of environmental, sustainability and society concerns and are representative of different modes of inquiry.
Interdisciplinary
Physical and Life Sciences
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities and the Arts
Depth and Choice Elective Courses (30 credits)
Working with an advisor, students will determine the direction of their coursework and develop a purposeful plan that adds depth within the field by taking a selection of designated upper-level courses.
Note: The “Depth and Choice” component represents essentially 8-10 courses for each student major, and below we list at least six courses in each academic division (as well as two interdisciplinary courses) that have been offered recently or consistently and will be expected to continue.
Moreover, please note that although some of these courses have prerequisites (they are meant to be upper-level courses), many professors would be willing to waive the prerequisites for majors in Environment, Sustainability and Society if the major has already completed at least three of the five foundational courses at the time of enrollment. Those professors who have already indicated a willingness to waive prerequisites for such students are indicated with ENCH 315, ANTH 341 and POSC 325.
Interdisciplinary
Physical and Life Sciences
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities and the Arts
Required Capstone Courses (6 credits)
All majors will participate in an internship (or independent study) and a capstone research project. The internship and capstone project are determined by the student’s interest.
Environment, Sustainability, and Society Degree Pathway
First Year
Fall
Spring
Second Year
Fall
Winter
Spring
| ECON 150 | Economics of Sustainability | 3 |
| Environmental Ethics | |
Third Year
Fall
| ENSS 310 | Sustainable Agriculture | 3 |
| Electives | |
Winter
Spring
| ENSS 320 | Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| Electives | |
Fourth Year
Fall
Winter
Spring