2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

The Environmental Studies Program is a cross-disciplinary program drawing from the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The program is structured to provide students with a foundation in science, policy, ethics, and humanities so that they may develop a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of environmental issues.

Because the program is flexible, the specific four-year paradigm will vary for individual students, and it is not possible to assign most courses to specific years. Exceptions to this general rule are the two-semester sequence in Environmental Science, which should normally be taken the Freshman year, and the one- semester Environmental Studies course which should normally be taken in the Sophomore year. The Environmental Studies Capstone Courses and the Environmental Studies Practicum should be taken in the Senior year.