Environmental Studies

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. An Environmental Studies major enables you to effectively problem-solve and make informed decisions, and with a focus on environmental studies youll 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. Youll 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. The Bachelor of Arts Completion Program is designed to deliver six learning outcomes critical for your success: Creativity Critical Thinking Knowledge Utilization Decision Making Empowerment Effective Communication

BACHELORS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: BACP 2050 Writing Workshop (4)

COMMON LEARNING EXPERIENCE (40 Quarter Hours) CA CA LOS LOS PPSS PPSS ST ST GS GS 2050 2100 2050 2100 2050 2100 2050 2100 2050 2100 Effective Communication Creativity and Innovation Organizational Behavior Leadership Ethical Decision Making Concepts of the Public Good Scientific Method The Digital Age 21st Century Global Issues The Past as Prologue (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4)

MAJOR COURSES (40 Quarter Hours) ENVU ENVU ENVU ENVU ENVU ST BACP BACP BACP BACP 3100 3150 3200 3250 3300 3050 3350 3400 3450 3500 Environmental Law, Regulations, and Policy Environmental Decision Making Ecology and Ecosystems Natural Resource Management Sustainability Issues and Solutions Quantitative Reasoning Directed Research Civic Engagement Integrative Project Design Integrative Project (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4)

ELECTIVES (as needed to complete 180 Quarter Hours) Electives can be transfer credits or any of the courses from any of the program majors.

COMBINED BACHELORS AND MASTERS Students who major in environmental studies and wish to simultaneously pursue a master's degree in Environmental Policy and Management will have the opportunity to join the combined degree programa unique dual experience offered by University College. By substituting two graduate courses for two undergraduate courses, students reduce the total time and money spent on their degrees.

universitycollege.du.edu 303-871-2291 | ucolsupport@du.edu