Area of Study Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program prepares adults for career change, advancement, or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program shows how the biological, physical, and social sciences are employed to understand complex environmental problems. Required courses present the methodology and conceptual framework. Students develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge in environmental studies.
Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above within the area of study.
NOTE: Because this area of study is interdisciplinary, it must be planned closely with a BA degree program advisor.
Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)
| SOC-101 | Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ETH-230 | Ethics in the Digital Age | 3 |
| POS-110 | American Government | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)
Select two featured courses from the list below
| SOC-291 | Criminology | 3 |
| HIS-114 | American History II | 3 |
| HIS-121 | Introduction to World History I | 3 |
| HUM-103 | Introduction to the Humanities III: Music | 3 |
| PHI-130 | Introduction to Critical Reasoning | 3 |
D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)
For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to
Scientific Knowledge.
II. Area of Study (45 Credits)
A. Required Courses (26 Credits)
| GLB-301 | Global Issues and Society | 3 |
| CHE-121 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| General Biology I with Lab | 4 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Earth's Resources | 3 |
Choose nine credits from three of the following areas
| ENS-314 | Global Environmental Change | 6 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Anthropology of the Environment | 3 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Economics of the Environment | 3 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Environmental Psychology | 3 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Philosophy/Environment | 3 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Politics of the Environment | 3 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Sociology/Environment | 3 |
B. Environmental Studies Electives* (12 Credits)
-TRSFR REQ.
| Environmental Studies Electives | 12 |
Other Environmental Studies courses may be appropriate for this area of study. For additional course options,
please contact an Advisor.
C Natural Sciences and Mathematics Electives (4 Credits)
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| Natural Sciences and Mathematics Electives | 4 |
D. Capstone (3 Credits)
III. Electives (30 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
| TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. |
Total Credit Hours: 120