Environmental Science Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
The coursework for this 120 credit hour degree is organized into 4 categories that meet both institutional requirements and program needs and allow students to obtain a second major in one of the participating departments with minimal additional coursework:
- K-State 8 and College of Arts and Sciences Requirements – Many requirements are addressed with specific course recommendations in other program categories (see below) to increase the relevance of these mandated courses for the major.
- Basic Math, Science and Social Science Requirements – provides for appropriate foundational exposure to a variety of biological and physical sciences, mathematics and statistics, and social sciences to meet prerequisite requirements of the program core.
- Environmental Sciences Core – designed to build an environmental science learning community and a foundation for understanding natural systems and human-environment interactions by providing majors with a common start and end to the program and a selection of key entry- to mid-level courses.
- Specialization Areas – a collection of mid- to upper-level courses organized by thematic and/or methodological content around major contemporary environmental science approaches and issues that adds depth to student knowledge and skills. Where possible, specializations also enable students to earn additional academic credentials (e.g., minors, certificates).
Degree Requirements
Download the fillable curriculum sheet.
Summary of Credit Hour Requirements
|
Program Element |
Total Hours |
% of Curriculum |
|
College Requirements |
24 |
20% |
|
Basic Math, Science, and Social Sciences |
28 |
23% |
|
Environmental Science Foundations & Core |
31 |
26% |
|
Environmental Science Specialization |
24 |
20% |
|
Free Electives |
13 |
11% |
|
Total |
120 |
|