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Admission, Progression and Transfer Standards

1. Students may apply for admission to the environmental sciences major upon completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours from the University or from an accredited college or university, and with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale.

2. Environmental Science majors may enroll in an environmental science course a maximum of twice to earn the required grade of C or higher. For the purposes of this standard of progression, withdrawal with a W does not constitute enrollment.

3. Any student applying for transfer to the environmental sciences major from other programs within the University, or from accredited colleges and universities, is required to have a minimum grade point average of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale and a minimum of 24 credit hours.

Special Opportunities

The major endorses the use of independent study courses to further students’ intellectual pursuits in alternative ways. Before students may register for an independent study course, they must submit a completed independent study contract which has been approved by the major advisor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies. (No student may apply more than 6 hours of independent study credits toward the degree). A grade-point average of 2.75 or greater is required to enroll in independent study courses.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate their knowledge of fundamental concepts in environmental sciences.
• When presented with a scientific question or hypothesis, students will be able to form an appropriate research plan and identify sources of error in the resulting data or analyses.
• Students will demonstrate strong analytical writing skills.
• Students will demonstrate strong oral communication skills.

Curriculum (128 Hours)