Humanities: Environmental Studies, B.A.

Environmental Studies (EVST) is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the human and social dimensions of environmental issues, including the effects of human societies on the natural world and the role that environments, both natural and built, have played in shaping human cultures. EVST emphasizes the role that the humanities (like art, English, and philosophy), social sciences (like anthropology, business, and sociology), and health sciences (like health and human performance and nutrition) play alongside the natural sciences in understanding, translating, and addressing the complex environmental issues facing our contemporary world.

General Education (40-41 hours)

(see General Education for list of approved courses)

Foreign Language

Complete two years in one foreign language or equivalent through placement.

Minor Requirement

Completion of a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

Environmental Studies Required Courses

35-36 total credit hours including:

Complete the following 14 credit hours:
EVST 1250 - First Year Experience in Environmental Studies
EVST 2000 - Nature and Society: Introduction to Environmental Studies
ESC 1500 - Introduction to Environmental Science I (LL)
PHIL 2270 - Environmental Ethics (HF)
ENGL 2820 - Scientific Writing

Electives (18 hours)

Students choose from among courses approved in three categories: Natural Sciences, Social and Health Sciences, and Humanities. Must choose at least one course from each category, for a total of 18 hours.

Humanities Electives

Must choose at least one course.

Natural Sciences Electives

Must choose at least one course.

Place-Based Community Engagement Project Requirement

Students choose one course for a minimum of 3 credit hours from the following list to satisfy the Place-Based Community Engagement Project requirement:

Additional Information and Notes

2.0 GPA in all required major courses.

Environmental Studies special topics (EVST 1999R, 2999R, 3999R, or 4000R) that align with Humanities, Social and Health Sciences, or Natural Sciences areas may be applied to those elective categories with program approval.

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Electives to complete 120 hours.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

ClearPath for Advising

The ClearPath for Advising provides students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath for Advising guides also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Your ClearPath is available through the Advisement website.