2020-21 Catalog for Environmental Studies
The Environmental Studies secondary major is taken in addition to one's first major and provides the breadth of preparation and integrated perspective necessary to understand environmental issues.
Requirements:
Students seeking a major in Environmental Studies complete 24 credits of EnvS coursework including:
(1) at least one general survey course chosen from Env S 101, 120, 173, or 201;
(2) at least one integrative/issues course chosen from Env S 160, 204, 324, 342, 404, 424, or 450;
(3) at least two human/societal perspectives courses chosen from Env S 270, 293, 320, 334, 345, 355, 363, 380, 382, 383, 384, 442, 484, 491, or HIST 362.
Beyond these three requirements, any Environmental Studies course and up to six credits of approved departmental coursework may be applied toward the 24 credit total for the major.
Regardless of their home college, Environmental Studies majors must complete 9 credits of approved coursework in natural science. Unless prohibited by program or college rules, courses used in the major may also be used to satisfy general education and other requirements of departments and colleges. A combined average grade of C or higher is required in courses applied to the major.
For guidance on whether the Environmental Studies minor or secondary major is right for you, contact the Environmental Programs Coordinator, Richard Williams (dickwms@iastate.edu).