Program Overview

ESS-ESNR - Environmental & Sustainability Studies, Natural Resources Concentration, B.S.

Program Overview

The Environmental & Sustainability Studies, Natural Resources Concentration, B.S. program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental and sustainability issues, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to address these challenges.

Program Long Title

Environmental & Sustainability Studies, Natural Resources Concentration, B.S.

College/School

Interdisciplinary Studies

Department(s)

Environmental Studies

Degree Map

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Program Details

• The program is designed to provide students with a broad-based education in environmental and sustainability studies, with a focus on natural resources.
• The program includes coursework in environmental science, policy, and management, as well as electives in areas such as conservation biology, ecology, and environmental economics.
• Students in the program will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on research and fieldwork, as well as internships and other experiential learning experiences.
• The program is designed to prepare students for careers in environmental and sustainability fields, as well as for graduate study.

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate.
• The program includes a combination of required and elective courses, as well as a capstone project or thesis.
• Students must also complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of upper-division coursework.

Admission Criteria

• Students must meet the university's general admission requirements.
• Students must also meet the program's specific admission requirements, which include a minimum GPA of 2.5 and completion of prerequisite coursework.

Tuition Fees

• Tuition fees for the program are the same as those for other undergraduate programs at the university.
• Students may be eligible for financial aid and scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition.

Research Areas

• The program includes coursework and research opportunities in a variety of areas, including:
  • Conservation biology
  • Ecology
  • Environmental economics
  • Environmental policy and management
  • Sustainability studies

Career Opportunities

• Graduates of the program may pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:
  • Environmental consulting
  • Conservation and wildlife management
  • Sustainability and environmental policy
  • Research and academia
  • Government and non-profit organizations

Contact Information

• For more information about the program, please contact the Department of Environmental Studies.