Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
If you want to work with people to solve environmental problems - and not spend all
your time in a research lab - the Environmental Studies degree program at UToledo
is for you!
Undergraduates in Environmental Studies examine science, but they focus more on social sciences and humanities - everything from environmental politics and geography to economics. They take fewer advanced math and science courses than UToledo's environmental science majors.
Toledo is an urban, port city with diverse ecosystems. It's a perfect natural laboratory that allows UToledo's Environmental Studies students to travel throughout the region and study how humans interact with the environment!
What to expect when you graduate?
The B.A. in Environmental Studies from UToledo will give you the social science, humanities and science background you need for a successful career, and serves as excellent preparation for graduate-level training in professional programs. Jobs in the field are growing faster than the national average. Students have varied career opportunities and are hired by environmental consulting companies; private conservation organizations; industries monitoring environmental quality; federal, state and local organizations such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and others that value environmental expertise.
University Core and General Requirements:
| General Degree Requirements Sample 4-year Plan of Study and Course Checklist For prior calendar year requirements, view past UToledo Catalogs Admission Requirementsfor Direct-From-High-School and First-Time Freshman |
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NATURAL SCIENCE COURSES (35 semester hours) |
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| EEES 2010 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 3 |
| EEES 2100, 1020 | Fundamentals of Geology, Geology laboratory | 4, 1 |
| EEES 2150, 2160 | Biodiversity, Biodiversity laboratory | 4, 1 |
| EEES 3100 | Surficial Processes | 3 |
| EEES 2500 | Computer Applications in Environmental Sciences | 1 |
| EEES 3050 | Fundamentals of Ecology | 3 |
| EEES 3900 | Environmental Science Readings and Communication | 3 |
| EEES 4970 | Environmental Capstone | 3 |
| CHEM 1090 or 1100 | Basic Chemistry | 3 |
| MATH 2640* | Statistics for Biomedical and Environmental Science | 3 |
| *For students electing the area of concentration in Economics, the Math requirement
is either MATH 1320 and 1330 or MATH 1340 |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSES (9 semester hours) |
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| GEPL 3900 | Environmental Planning | 3 |
| ECON 3240 | Natural Resources Economics | 3 |
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| CIVE 4680 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| PSC 4340 | Environmental Policy | 3 |
| Other courses may be used to satisfy these requirements. Please see advisor. |
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HUMANITIES COURSE COURSES (3 semester hours) |
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| PHIL 3180 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| Other courses may be used to satisfy this requirement. Please see advisor. |
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AREAS OF CONCENTRATION |
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The area of concentration for the Environmental Studies (ENST) degree can be selected from all non-natural science departments within the University. This requirement is fulfilled by taking at least 21 hours of course work in the concentration of choice. ENST students should consult with faculty members in their area of concentration, as well as their ENST academic advisor, for advice in selecting appropriate courses. Environmental Studies Areas of Concentrations: |
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Internship |
| All students majoring in ENST participate in environment-related projects with a government agency, University research program, private corporation, non-profit organization or other approved sponsor. This experience must last for at least 100 hours and must be approved in advance by an Environmental Studies advisor. A written report on the internship is required. Up to 3 hours of course credit may be granted for the internship by enrolling in EEES 4940 (internship). |