Economics/Environmental Studies Careers

A combined major in environmental studies and economics is available to students having a strong interest in the economic aspects of environmental studies and natural resources. Background required preparatory courses: BIOL 101, CHEM 121 and a secondary course (including a laboratory) in general biology, chemistry, geology, or physics; MATH 114 or 156.

Economics/Environmental Studies Curriculum (85 Credits):

• Econ 206, 207, 303, 306, 307, 383, 384, 483
• DSCI 205 or equivalent
• Math 124 or Math 157 or equivalent
• Econ 493
• Ecological Processes:  one course from ESCI 302 , 310,  325, 392
• Applied Environmental Science:  one course from ESCI 309, 321, 330, 333, 361, 463
• Approved capstone course (fulfilled by ESTU  436)
• ESTU 436, 464, 468
• One course from EGEO 310, 311, 312

• 15-18 upper division credits of electives to satisfy the 85 total required credits. Electives may be chosen in economics or environmental studies under faculty advisement.

• Take one Communication Focus (CF) course and complete the upper-division Writing Proficiency (WP) requirement. The CF course must be taken within CBE while the WP requirement can be met with courses from any of the combined major departments. These requirements can be completed as part of the above required and elective courses.

• Students applying to this major must have a 2.5 minimum GPA.

Economics/Environmental Studies Plan of Study

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Advising

For answers to routine questions concerning preparation and progress through the major, students should contact the Economics Department.

After the declaration of major, a student will be assigned a faculty adviser with whom the student must consult concerning required and elective courses in the chosen major and concentration. The faculty adviser may also be a source of information concerning career objectives and opportunities.