Environmental Studies (Bachelor's)
Gain essential knowledge of the environmental industry with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from University College, where classes are available on campus, online, or in a combination of both. A science major enables you to effectively problem-solve and make informed decisions, and with a focus on environmental studies you’ll develop skills in reporting, permitting, natural resource management, pollution control, energy and sustainability, and waste management.
University College provides an interdisciplinary approach to observing, understanding, and reacting to environmental issues. The environmental studies degree prepares students to thoroughly understand environmental systems and meet the demands of this rapidly changing industry, as well as assess, analyze, summarize, and transform data into useful information and knowledge. You’ll master policy and decision-making techniques as they apply to the complexities of the environment, plus learn how to creatively utilize varying technologies and research to develop solutions to real-world environmental problems.
Common Learning Experience
- CA 2050 - Effective Communication
- CA 2100 - Creativity and Innovation
- LOS 2050 - Organizational Behavior
- LOS 2100 - Leadership
- PPSS 2050 - Ethical Decision Making
- PPSS 2100 - Concepts of the Public Good
- ST 2050 - Scientific Method
- ST 2100 - The Digital Age
- GS 2050 - 21st Century Global Issues
- GS 2100 - The Past as Prologue
Major Courses
- ST 3050 - Quantitative Reasoning
- ENVU 3100 - Environmental Law, Regulations, and Policy
- ENVU 3150 - Environmental Decision-Making
- ENVU 3200 - Ecology and Ecosystems
- ENVU 3250 - Natural Resource Management
- ENVU 3300 - Sustainability Issues and Solutions
- BACP 3350 - Directed Research
- BACP 3400 - Civic Engagement
- BACP 3450 - Integrative Project Design
- BACP 3500 - Integrative Project
BACP Electives
- CA 3050 - Media and Society
- CA 3100 - Cross-Cultural Communication
- CA 3150 - Effective Presentations
- CA 3200 - Art and Interpretation
- CA 3250 - How the Body Talks
- CA 3300 - Creating Dialogue
- LOS 3050 - Financial Management
- LOS 3100 - Entrepreneurship
- LOS 3150 - Working in Groups and Teams
- LOS 3200 - Cross-Cultural Leadership
- LOS 3250 - Learning in Organizations
- LOS 3300 - Project Management
- GS 3050 - Economics and Finance
- GS 3100 - Understanding Internat'l Trade
- GS 3150 - Global Politics
- GS 3200 - International Peace and Security
- GS 3250 - Society through Novel and Film
- GS 3300 - Human Geography
- GLBL 3200 - Transportation Modes and Nodes
- GLBL 3250 - Supply Chain and Logistics Systems
- GLBL 3300 - Transportation and Public Policy Issues
- GLBL 3350 - Transportation Safety and Security
- ICT 3100 - Systems Analysis and Design
- ICT 3300 - Programming and Data Structures
- ICT 3400 - Database Fundamentals
- ICT 3500 - Web Fundamentals
- ICT 3800 - Network & Internet Fundamentals
Careers in Environmental Studies
Conservationist, Environmental Impact Assessor, Waste Treatment Specialist, Environmental Consultant, Research Analyst, Water Management Specialist, Air Pollution Analyst, Park Ranger, Planner.
By 2018, a college education will be required for 63% of jobs
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