{"id":615,"date":"2017-10-05T12:36:02","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T12:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/160-environmental-studies\/majorsminors\/"},"modified":"2024-07-24T16:01:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T16:01:26","slug":"majorsminors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/environmental-studies\/majorsminors\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Studies Major & Minor Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\n Environmental Studies Major <\/a> | \n\n Environmental Studies Minor <\/a> \n\n<\/p>\n\n

General Distribution Requirements<\/h3>

ENVI 106<\/a>,\u00a0ENVI 220<\/a>, ENVI 130<\/a>, ENVI 133<\/a>, ENVI 150<\/a>, ENVI 160<\/a>,\u00a0ENVI 170<\/a>,\u00a0ENVI 204<\/a>,\u00a0ENVI 235<\/a>, ENVI 240<\/a>,\u00a0ENVI 277<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0ENVI 360<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0ENVI 370<\/a>\u00a0count toward the general distribution requirement in mathematics and natural science. ENVI 172<\/a>, ENVI 203<\/a>, ENVI 215<\/a>, ENVI 225<\/a>, ENVI 231<\/a>, ENVI 232<\/a>, ENVI 237<\/a>, ENVI 239<\/a>, ENVI 252<\/a>, ENVI 254<\/a>, ENVI 258<\/a>, ENVI 270<\/a>, ENVI 275<\/a>, ENVI 335<\/a>,\u00a0ENVI 337<\/a>,\u00a0ENVI 368<\/a>, ENVI 375<\/a>, ENVI 477<\/a>\u00a0and ENVI 478<\/a>\u00a0count toward the general distribution requirement in social science.\u00a0ENVI 221<\/a>, ENVI 230<\/a>,\u00a0ENVI 234<\/a>, ENVI 236<\/a>, ENVI 262<\/a>,\u00a0ENVI 264<\/a>,\u00a0ENVI 268<\/a>, ENVI 274<\/a>,\u00a0ENVI 280<\/a>, ENVI 281<\/a>, ENVI 340<\/a>, ENVI 343<\/a>\u00a0count toward the distribution requirement in humanities.<\/p>

General Education Requirements<\/h3>

Courses that meet the general education requirements in writing, quantitative thinking, internationalism and U.S identities and differences will be posted on the Registrar's web page in advance of registration for each semester. Additional information on general distribution requirements and the general education requirements can be found in the graduation requirements\u00a0section of this catalog.<\/p>

Advanced Placement<\/h3>

Students who received a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement (AP) environmental science exam will receive 4 credits towards the College's graduation requirement\u00a0but it does not\u00a0fulfill any requirements for the ES major.<\/p>

Honors Program<\/h3>

The Environmental Studies Department participates in the honors program. Eligibility requirements, application procedures and specific project expectations for the department are available from either the department office or the Academic Programs and Advising Office.<\/p>

Topics Courses<\/h3>

ENVI 194<\/a>\u00a0ENVI 294<\/a>\u00a0ENVI 394<\/a>\u00a0ENVI 494<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>

Topics are occasional courses, offered by instructors at their own initiative or in response to student requests. They will be announced at registration. Topics courses, depending on their content, may satisfy major requirements or college distribution requirements. This will be noted in the course description available for registration. (4 credits)<\/p>

Independent Study<\/h3>

The department offers independent study options in the form of independent projects, internships, preceptorships and Honors independent projects. For more information contact the department and review the Curriculum\u00a0\u00a0section of the catalog.<\/p>\n\n\n

Environmental Studies Major<\/h2>\n \n

Major Requirements<\/h3>

The Environmental Studies major consists of 7 courses (26 credits) in environmental studies plus a 7-course emphasis.<\/p>

1. Foundations Courses:<\/strong> These courses are meant to introduce students to the range of topics and approaches utilized in studying environmental issues.<\/p>