Sustainability, Environment, and Society Major, B.A. and B.S.
B.A. degree or B.S. degree
Major Map
Advisors: Becker, Feig, Francek, Heumann, Liesch
The Sustainability, Environment, and Society Major prepares tomorrow’s workers, leaders, and engaged citizens to create and promote sustainability policy and practice in commercial, governmental, and non- profit organizations.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
To declare a major, students must meet with a Geography and Environmental Studies faculty advisor.
Note: It is recommended that students select a minor or undergraduate certificate in consultation with their major advisor.
Program Requirements
Core Courses (21 hours)
ENS 101QR | Of Earth and Us: Introduction to Environmental Science | 3(2-2) |
ENV 101 | Introduction to Sustainability, Environment, and Society | 3(3-0) |
ENV 310 | Environmental Management and Regulations | 3(3-0) |
ENV 350 | Foundations of Environmental Thought | 3(3-0) |
ENV 400WI | Environmental Studies Capstone | 3(3-0) |
GEO 203QR | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 3(2-2) |
GEO 300 | Research Methods in Geography | 3(3-0) |
Note: ENV 101 may be offered as WI; Sustainability, Environment, and Society majors should take
ENV 101 as WI.
Required Courses I (3-4 hours)
Select one of the following:
BIO 101 | General Biology | 3(2-2) |
BIO 105QR | Introductory Quantitative Biology | 3(2-2) |
BIO 111 | Foundations of Evolution and Diversity | 4(3-3) |
BIO 229 | Nature Study | 3(2-3) |
Required Courses II (4-5 hours)
Select one of the following:
Required Courses III (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
Electives (18 hours)
Note: Electives chosen from Electives I, II, and III should add up to at least 18 credit hours.
Electives I (12-15 hours)
Select 12-15 hours from the following:
ENV 300 | Environmental Justice: Race, Gender, Poverty | 3(3-0) |
ENV 312 | Adapting To Our Changing Climate | 3(3-0) |
ENV 320 | Environmental Assessment and Practice | 3(3-0) |
ENV 360 | Water Resources Management | 3(3-0) |
ENV 365 | Energy and the Environment | 3(3-0) |
ENV 397 | Special Topics | 1-6(Spec) |
GEO 325 | Resiliency of Socio-Ecological Systems | 3(3-0) |
GEO 330 | Infrastructure: Resilient and Sustainable Development | 3(3-0) |
GEO 331 | Introductory Urban Planning | 3(3-0) |
GEO 332 | American Landscapes | 3(3-0) |
Electives II (0-6 hours)
Select 0-6 hours from the following:
Electives III (0-6 hours)
Select 0-6 hours from the following:
Total: 49-51 semester hours