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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Environmental Studies BS
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Are you worried about the future of our planet? Do you enjoy biology, chemistry and other natural science classes? Would you like to study how society interacts with the natural environment? If you answered “yes,” then environmental studies should be at the top of your list. This program is for anyone who wants to use science to reduce the harmful impact of humans around the globe-and help solve some of the most critical problems we’ve ever faced.
Visit the Environmental Studies academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Environment and Sustainability department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Required Courses (18-19 credits)
Environmental Core (18 credits)
Social Sciences/Humanities Core (9 credits)
One Environmental Internship (3 credits)
Specialty Electives (15 credits)
Specialty electives provide a body of course work that will prepare a student for a defined area within the field of environmental studies. We call this “your jam”, and the electives you choose from below will develop this specialty. This is the pre-approved list but we will accept petitions in advance for individualized coursework within your chosen focus. Please see the Environmental Studies Advisors for further info. Total Credits Required for Major: 63
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes. Academic Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.330 in the major. All courses taken by a student that are included in a student’s chosen curriculum within the major will be used in calculation of the major GPA. For example, if a curriculum requires a student to select two courses from a particular section and the student completes three courses from that section, all three courses would be used to calculate a student’s major GPA. Transfer Credit Policy For students not continuously registered at UB or who are newly admitted transfer students, courses taken more than 10 years prior to the date of admission or readmission to the University may constitute no more than 20% of a major program in the Environment and Sustainability Degree Programs. At least 50 percent of coursework toward the major must be completed at UB. Program Distinction
A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript. Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit. All students are encouraged to use this plan in conjunction with other academic planning resources such as your academic advisor, the HUB Academic Advisement Report , My Planner and Path Finder tool. In addition to following this course roadmap, all other admission and academic requirements of this major as listed in the Undergraduate Catalog must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. YEAR 1
Fall Semester Spring Semester
YEAR 2
Fall Semester Spring Semester - Pathway Credits: 3
- Pathway Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Social Sciences Core 2 Credits: 3
- Social Sciences Core 3 Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15
YEAR 3
Fall Semester Spring Semester
YEAR 4
Fall Semester Spring Semester - EVS Elective Credits: 3
- Elective 300/400 level Credits: 3
- Elective 300/400 level Credits: 3
- Elective 300/400 level Credits: 3
Total Credits: 12
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 120 Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement. Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this degree will: - Recognize and contribute environmental policy and management of resources.
- Effectively solve problems using GIS and other remote sensing data.
(HEGIS: 04.20 ECOLOGY, CIP: 03.0103 Environmental Studies) |
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