The environmental studies major requires a total of 8.25-8.75 units, including a 2.0-2.5 unit area of curricular focus. Students who complete an approved second major, minor or concentration have completed the curricular focus requirement and require a total of 6.25 units to complete the major.
The environmental studies concentration consists of four components: a one-semester introductory course, ENVS 112 (.5 unit); three semester courses in "core" subjects (biology, chemistry, and economics, for 1.5 units); a selection of 1.5 units (three courses) from affiliated courses in at least two departments; and a one-semester capstone seminar, ENVS 461 (.5 unit).
First-Year and New Students
Students interested in environmental studies are encouraged to take ENVS 112 in their first year.
Other appropriate courses for first-year or new students include:
- ANTH 111 Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- BIOL 115 Energy in Living Systems
- ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics
- PHIL 190 Anthropocene Philosophical Problem
- SOCY 101 Powers, Energies and Peoples
More information for new students is available in the academic course catalog.
Requirements
Information about the environmental studies curriculum and details about the requirements are available in the course catalog.