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Academic Course Map for Environmental StudiesÌý(B.A.)

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ÌýÌýProgram OverviewÌý

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies (ENVS) at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ trains students in the cause, scale, and remediation strategies of the major environmental problems in the United States and the world. Students will acquire an awareness of the complexity of factors relating to human interaction with the environment. They will become acutely aware of the fact that environmental problems have both human and biophysical components, and gain knowledge of the general principles of human- environmental interaction, global habitability, environmental change, and sustainable human societies.

The ENVS major provides a broad, but rigorous education in environmental issues and real-world problem solving, as opposed to a traditional, discipline-based training. The courses integrate the academic divisions of natural science, social science, and humanities, providing skill and knowledge applicable to the pursuit of solutions to environmental challenges faced globally, nationally, regionally, and locally.

An internship program offers ENVS majors the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge they possess and to gain new skills through practical experience working for an organization, government agency, research lab, planning group, advocacy organization, or other groups that solve problems and develop policies.

Admission Requirements

Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.ÌýPlease see the CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College of Arts & Sciences’ÌýColorado Community College webpageÌýfor more information detailed information admissionsÌýrequirements for students transferingÌýfrom a Colorado Community College.Ìý

Transfer Recommendations

To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.Ìý

Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Environmental StudiesÌý(ENVS) major

This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes.ÌýDepending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.

Community College (first two years)

Fall Semester 1

Spring Semester 1

Fall Semester 2

Spring Semester 2

Total credits at community college: 60

Completion of the four semesters of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a general AssociateÌýof Arts Degree at a Colorado community college and fulfills the General Education requirements at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

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CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (last two years)

Fall Semester 3

Spring Semester 3

Fall Semester 4

Spring Semester 4

Total credits at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½: 60

Completion of all eight semester of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Environmental Studies at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

*Students have to take these courses as a two-course sequence:Ìý 1) BIO 1111 & BIO 1112 OR 2) GEO 1011 & GEO 1012 OR 3) GEY 1111 & GEY 1112.

**If student completes the BIO 1111 & BIO 1112 sequence, they will need 3 credits of transfer electives to reach 60 credits.Ìý If they complete the GEO or GEY sequence, they will need 5 credits of transfer electives.

***Students who were unable to take ECO 2045 at their community college would need to replace this elective with ECON 3545 Environmental Economics.

This material was supported by NSF grant #1649201. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not nec​essarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.