Environmental Studies

Faculty:  K.J. Meyer-Arendt (Chairperson), A.H. Doerr (Emeritus), M. Droubay, J. Liebens, S.D. Thorne, X Yang; Faculty Associates: T. Banjanin, B. Bitters, W. Hugli, T. Kirchenfeld, M. Markey, M. Model, H. Snoeckx

This interdisciplinary program offers a B.S. degree in Environmental Studies. Students learn to analyze physical and socioeconomic environments and to reach decisions concerning environmental use and protection. The major allows students to obtain an interdisciplinary background suitable for environmental monitoring and planning. Graduates are prepared for entry- and middle-level positions in governmental agencies in such areas as regional planning and resource management; or for positions in the private sector; or to pursue graduate degrees in urban/regional planning, resource management, ecology, geography, public administration, and law. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the B.S. in Environmental Studies must meet the requirements listed below. 

Consult with your academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix in the back of this catalog.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY SPECIALIZATION

General Studies (36 sh)
Environmental Studies majors should take ANT 2000 or PSY 2013 to satisfy the social science/behavioral perspectives component and GEA 2000, ECO 2013, INR 2002, or POS 2041 to satisfy the social science/socio-political perspectives of General Studies.

For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.

Common Prerequisites (26 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. Courses in brackets indicate substitutes from Florida Public Community/Junior Colleges and Universities.

+ Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.

Lower Division Electives (0-11 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

Upper Division Electives (0-1 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

It is highly recommended that students choose from the following to complete their upper division electives: ECP 4302, PAD 3003, POS 3283, POS 3603, and PUP 4004.

NATURAL SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION

General Studies (36 sh)
Environmental Studies majors should take ANT 2000 or PSY 2013 to satisfy the social studies/behavioral perspectives component and GEA 2000, ECO 2013, INR 2002, or POS 2041 to satisfy the social science/socio-political perspectives of General Studies.

For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.

Common Prerequisites (27 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. Courses in brackets indicate substitutes from Florida Public Community/Junior Colleges and Universities.

+ Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.

Lower Division Electives (0-10 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

Upper Division Electives (0 sh)

MINORS

Environmental Studies (17-18 sh)
An Environmental Studies Minor consists of 17-18 sh; at least 9 of which must be taken at UWF. Directed studies may not be used.

Geography Minor (20-22 sh)
A Geography Minor consists of 20-22 sh of courses. Of the 13 upper-division level hours, a minimum of 9 sh must be taken at UWF. Directed studies may not be used.