2018-2019 Academic Bulletin 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Environmental Science and Sustainability Major


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Because this program is interdivisional, students who major in Environmental Science and Sustainability may complete any minor to satisfy the college requirement that the major and minor be in different divisions. When appropriate, other courses – for example, new courses or those taken during study away – may be substituted for the section III requirement. All substitutions must be approved by the major advisor, and students are strongly encouraged to discuss any potential course substitutions prior to enrolling in the course.

Requirements:


The Environmental Science major requires 60 credits as follows:

I. Introductory Courses


Take the following two courses (8 credits):

III. Human and Cultural Connections:


Take one course from the following list (4 credits):

IV. Collaborative and Capstone Projects:


Take the following four courses (16 credits):

V. Systems Integration and Advanced Analysis Concentration:


Select seven additional courses (28 total credits) that are relevant to Environmental Science and Sustainability and that prepare students in a self-designed concentration. At least four of the seven courses must be advanced (300- or 400-level), and at least one of these courses must have an ENVSC course number. Courses must be selected in consultation with a faculty member in Environmental Science and Sustainability by the end of the sophomore year. For most students, this selection process will occur during enrollment in ENVSC 210. Students may change course selection during their tenure at Allegheny, however, the student’s major advisor must approve all schedule changes.

VI. Learning Experience:


Students are strongly encouraged to complete at least one off-campus learning experience (e.g. EL seminar, semester away program, and research or internship experience) that relates to their Systems Integration and Advanced Analysis Concentration. Learning experiences may be credit bearing or non-credit bearing. Students should consult their major advisor when selecting and arranging learning experiences.

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