B.S. in Environmental Studies

Iowa State University

Environmental Studies deals with the relationship and interactions between humans and the environment. Students in any college at ISU may elect to take a secondary major or minor in Environmental Studies. The curriculum is designed to give students an understanding of current and emerging environmental issues and an appreciation of different perspectives regarding these issues. Courses are provided for students pursuing careers related to the environment and for others who simply want to know more about environmental issues. The secondary major in Environmental Studies requires a total of 24 credits, including 1 course from the list of general survey courses, 1 course from the list of integrative/issues courses, and 2 courses from the list of human/societal perspectives courses. At least 12 credits must be 3000 level or above. At least 6 credits must be earned at ISU. Credits used to meet the secondary major requirements may also be used to satisfy the credit requirement of graduation and to meet credit requirements in courses numbered 300 or above.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences