Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Environmental Sustainability is a field that focuses on how societies can meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies program is designed to produce graduates that have both the knowledge and skills to address environmental and social crises. Complex issues, such as renewable energy, climate change, recycling, and environmental security, requires an interdisciplinary education that weaves together science and social science disciplines. Graduates of this program are well prepared for careers in all levels of government, non-governmental organizations, and businesses.
| Area A: Essential Skills | ||
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1113 | Precalculus Mathematics | 3 |
| Area B: Institutional Options | ||
| COMM 1110 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| One of the following electives: | 1 | |
| Argumentation and Advocacy | ||
| Intro to Greek Mythology | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
| Natural Hazards (Recommended) | ||
| Health and Wellness Concepts | ||
| Appalachian Hist-Special Topic | ||
| Sports Hist & Amer Character | ||
| Mystery Fiction in Pop Culture | ||
| Political and Social Rhetoric | ||
| Christian Fiction/Pop Culture | ||
| Race and Ethnicity in America | ||
PRSP Elective (See advisor) | ||
| Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Choose one or two ENGL course(s) | 3-6 | |
| Topics in Literature & Culture | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Intro to Film as Literature | ||
| If only one ENGL course chosen, add one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Expressions of Culture I | ||
| Expressions of Culture II | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| World Music | ||
| American Music | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Area D: Science/Mathematics/Technology | ||
| GEOL 1121K | Principles of Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 1131K | Geology & the Environment | 4 |
| MATH 1401 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Area E: Social Sciences | ||
| HIST 2111 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | United States Hist since 1877 | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| Two of the following electives: | 6 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology (Recommended) | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Geography (Recommended) | ||
| Intro to Human Geography (Recommended) | ||
| Intro to Physical Geography (Recommended) | ||
| World Civilization to 1500 CE | ||
| World Civilization since 1500 | ||
| United States History to 1877 | ||
| United States Hist since 1877 | ||
| Intro to World Religions | ||
| Intro to Philosophical Issues | ||
| Logic and Critical Thinking | ||
| Intro to Political Science | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Adjustment | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Area F: Major Related | ||
| BIOL 1107K | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| BUSA 2106 | The Environment of Business | 3 |
| CHEM 1211K | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1212K | Principles of Chemistry II | 4 |
| SUST 2000 | Intro Envir Sustainability * | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1108K | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM 3211K | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 3212K | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 3311K | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 3700K | Environmental Chemistry | 4 |
| ECON 2105 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON 2106 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| SUST 3000 | Political Ecology | 3 |
| SUST 3500 | Environ Policies, Rules & Regu | 3 |
| SUST 4000 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| SUST 4100 | Water Resources | 3 |
| SUST 4200 | Energy Sustainability | 3 |
| SUST 4300 | Waste and Recycling | 3 |
| Major Electives | 9 | |
| Environmental Security | ||
| Sustainable Cities | ||
| Climate and Society | ||
| Sustain. Transport & Mobility | ||
| Spec Top Envir. Sustainability | ||
| STM Electives | 11 | |
| Ethical Issues in Science | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Invertebrate Zoology | ||
| Conservation Biology | ||
| Field Biology Techniques | ||
| Bioremediation/Phytoremediatio | ||
| Ecotoxicology | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geom I | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geom II | ||
| Biological Statistics | ||
| Environmental Security | ||
| Sustainable Cities | ||
| Climate and Society | ||
| Sustain. Transport & Mobility | ||
| Internship Environmental Susta | ||
| Spec Top Envir. Sustainability | ||
| Physical Education | ||
| PHED Activity Elective | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
| * | SUST 2000 is the pre-requisite for all SUST courses and must be successfully completed before taking other SUST courses. |