Environmental Studies B.S.
Chair: Associate Professor Charest
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Studies requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements:
Required courses: 28 sh
| ENS1110 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 sh |
| ENS1130 | Introduction to Environmental Science Lab | 1 sh |
| CHM1110 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 sh |
| ECO1000 | Principles of Economics | 4 sh |
| PUB3240 | Environmental Policy | 4 sh |
| ENS2000 | Sophomore Seminar: Environmental Inquiry | 4 sh |
| ENS2150/BIO2150 | Diversity of Life | 4 sh |
| ENS4970 | Senior Seminar: Environmental Assessment and Project Development | 4 sh |
Choose two semester hours from one of the following: 2 sh
| ENS3985 | Internship in Environmental Studies | 2-4 sh |
| ENS4999 | Research | 1-8 sh |
Environmental Values in Communication. Choose two courses from the following: 8 sh
Policy, Planning, and Management. Choose four courses from the following: 16 sh
| ECO3230 | Environmental Economics | 4 sh |
| GEO3100 | Development and the Environment in Latin America, Africa and Asia | 4 sh |
| GEO3450 | Global Environmental Change | 4 sh |
| GEO2500/ENS2500 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 sh |
| GEO3400/ENS3400 | Water Resources Management | 4 sh |
| ENS2440 | Natural Resources Management and Sustainability | 4 sh |
| ENS3660 | Sustainable Design Technologies | 4 sh |
| PUB3440 | International Environmental Policy | 4 sh |
Science and Analysis. Choose two courses from the following: 8 sh
Total Credit Hours: 62