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The BA and BS in Climate Change Studies share an interdisciplinary core highlighting the multi- and interdisciplinary causes and effects of climate change, and prepares students to become leaders in creating multi- and interdisciplinary responses to the same. The BS degree emphasizes coursework in the sciences, technology, and engineering. Students pursuing this option will be prepared for career pathways that require an in-depth background in these fields, such as environmental science, 鈥済reen鈥 construction, conservation, renewable energy, technical aspects of sustainability, and more. The comprehensive background required by this degree (63-65 credits) prepares students for a career in scientific research, consulting, and applications. Courses cannot be double-counted between the Foundational and the Focus Areas. At least 12 credits in the Focus Areas must be at the 300 level or higher, with at least 6 of these credits at the 400 level. At least 2 different designators must be represented in the courses taken in the Focus Areas. A minor is not required with this major. |
Major Requirements (63-65 credits)
Foundational Courses (6 credits)
Choose 6 credits from the courses listed above.
Equity/Justice and Climate Change (3 credits)
or
Communicating Climate Change (3 credits)
Choose 3 credits from the courses listed above.
Policy and Climate Change (3 credits)
Choose 3 credits from the courses listed above.
Capstone Seminar and either CCS Capstone or Internship (4 cr)
Focus Area: Policy & Planning (3 credits)
Choose 3 credits from the courses listed above.
Focus Area: Spatial Data Analysis (3 credits)
Choose 3 credits from the courses listed above.
Focus Area: Science Content (18 credits)
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GSCI 455 OR SUST 475 may be taken, not both. Courses cannot be double-counted between the Core and the Focus Areas. At least 12 credits in the Focus Areas must be at the 300 level or higher, with at least 6 of these credits at the 400 level. At least 2 different designators must be represented in the courses taken in the Focus Areas.
Related requirements (20-22 credits)
In addition, students must complete one of the following: MATH 119, or MATH 124, or MATH 115 and MATH 116, or MATH 115 and Math 125