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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate & Graduate Bulletin Program: Environmental Studies, B.A. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Environmental Studies, B.A.

OSRHE Code: 132

Major Code: ENVS

❖ This degree is offered online at www.rsuonline.edu

The Environmental Studies program is a multidisciplinary program focusing on local, national, and global environmental problems. Through a series of academic courses, students will examine the relationships between the environment and life on the planet including such issues as climate change, natural disasters, loss of biodiversity, resource depletion, sustainability, and mitigation activities.

The Environmental Studies Program mission supports the University Mission to “provide a general liberal arts education supporting specialized academic programs and prepares students for lifelong learning and service in a diverse society.” In addition, students in the program will “foster student excellence in oral and written communications, scientific reasoning, and critical and creative thinking.”

**Recommended
Note: SBS 4513 satisfies the computer proficiency requirement for this degree.

Required Hours: 120 Credit Hour(s)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
UNIV 1152 - The University Experience 2

Communications: 9 Credit Hour(s)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ENGL 1113 - Composition I 3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II 3
SPCH 1113 - Speech Communication 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 Credit Hour(s)

History: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
HIST 2483 - American History to 1877 3
HIST 2493 - American History since 1877 3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government 3

Social Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ECON 2113 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 2123 - Principles of Microeconomics 3
PSY 1113 - Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC 1113 - Introduction to Sociology ** 3

Science and Mathematics: 11 Credit Hour(s)

Physical Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
CHEM 1104 - Principles of Chemistry 4
CHEM 1315 - General Chemistry I 5
GEOL 1014 - Earth Science 4
GEOL 1114 - Physical Geology 4
GEOL 1124 - Physical Geography 4
GEOL 1224 - Historical Geology 4
GEOL 2124 - Astronomy 4
PHYS 1014 - General Physical Science ** 4
PHYS 1114 - General Physics 4

Biological Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
BIOL 1114 - General Biology 4
BIOL 1134 - Intro to Environmental Science ** 4
BIOL 1144 - General Cellular Biology 4

Mathematics: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
MATH 1413 - Introduction to Statistics 3
MATH 1423 - Functions and Modeling 3
MATH 1503 - Mathematics for Critical Thinking 3
MATH 1513 - College Algebra 3
MATH 1613 - Trigonometry 3
MATH 1715 - Pre-Calculus 5
MATH 2264 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 4

Humanities: 6 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ART 1113 - Art Appreciation 3
HUM 1113 - Art Appreciation 3
COMM 2413 - Theatre Appreciation 3
HUM 2413 - Theatre Appreciation 3
ENGL 2613 - Introduction to Literature 3
HUM 2113 - Humanities I 3
HUM 2223 - Humanities II 3
HUM 2893 - Cinema 3
MUSC 2573 - Music Appreciation 3
HUM 2573 - Music Appreciation 3
PHIL 1113 - Introduction to Philosophy 3

Global Studies: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
BIOL 3103 - Plants and Civilization 3
BIOL 3203 - Bioethics 3
ECON 3003 - Internatnl Econ Issues & Policies 3
GEOG 2243 - Human Geography ** 3
GERM 1113 - Beginning German I 3
HIST 2013 - World Civilization I 3
HIST 2023 - World Civilization II 3
HUM 3633 - Comparative Religion 3
LANG 1113 - Foundations of World Languages 3
MGMT 3033 - Conflict Resltn:I’m Always Right! 3
NAMS 1143 - Native Americans of North America 3
NAMS 2503 - Cherokee I 3
PHIL 1313 - Values and Ethics 3
POLS 3053 - International Relations 3
SOC 3213 - Minority Groups 3
SPAN 1113 - Beginning Spanish I 3

Elective: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select three additional hours from the courses listed above and not previously selected.

Program Core Requirements: 43 Credit Hour(s)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
GEOL 1014 - Earth Science 4
MGMT 3013 - Principles of Management 3
MGMT 3303 - Organizational Behavior 3
ORGL 3333 - Data Analysis and Interpretation 3
POLS 3033 - Introduction to Public Policy 3
SOC 2213 - Environmental Sociology 3
SOC 3053 - Cultural Ecology 3
SOC 3553 - Environment and Sustainability 3
SOC 4113 - Social Movements 3
SOC 4223 - Individual, Organization & Society 3
SOC 4323 - Climate Change and Mitigation 3
SOC 4213 - Environmental Policy & Regulation 3
POLS 4213 - Environmental Policy & Regulation 3
TECH 3203 - Introduction to Risk Management 3
SOC 4503 - Environmental Internship & Capstone 3

Guided Electives: 12 Credit Hour(s)

Select 9 hours from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
BIOL 3103 - Plants and Civilization 3
BIOL 3203 - Bioethics 3
ECON 2123 - Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECON 3003 - Internatnl Econ Issues & Policies 3
GEOG 3043 - Environmental Geography 3
SOC 2353 - General Anthropology 3
SOC 3333 - Demography 3
SOC 3413 - Food and Society 3

Minor: 18-24 Credit Hour(s)

Free Electives: 1-7 Credit Hour(s)

OR

Free Electives: 25 Credit Hour(s)

Total Credit Hour(s): 120

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