Earth and Environmental Science - Bachelor of Arts (44 - 46 credits + 6 credits Internship)
The Earth and Environmental Science major meets the Subject Matter Knowledge requirements for General Science and allows Education students to meet teacher licensure requirements for General Science for Middle School, Elementary, Early Childhood, and Special Education. The major leads to a comprehensive scientific understanding of environmental issues. This major also prepares individuals for graduate-level training in environmental science or for entry-level employment in a broad and growing spectrum of environmental science careers. Students wishing to focus on Middle School Mathematics should declare the Mathematics major.
Learning Goals
- Develop Critical Thinking and Inquiry Skills
- Develop Scientific Literacy
- Understand the Application of Science to Issues of Social Concern
- Understand from Multiple Perspectives (including a historical perspective) the Breadth of Human Diversity
- Prepare for Future Careers and Learning
Program Requirements
I. REQUIRED CORE COURSES (23 Credits):
II. REQUIRED CORE CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, MATHEMATICS (15 credits)
III. Earth and Environmental Science ELECTIVES - Choose TWO (6-8 CREDITS)
For MARINE STUDIES CONSORTIUM COURSES (maximum of 3 credits unless pre-approved by the Associate Provost in consultation with the Department Chair)
| CBIOL 2505 | Ecology with Lab | 4 |
| CBIOL 2205 | Botany with Lab | 4 |
| CNSCI 2140 | Coastal Zone Management (Marine Studies Consortium Course) | 3 |
| CNSCI 2210 | Water Resources Planning and Management (Marine Studies Consortium Course) | 3 |
| CNSCI 4200 | Wetlands: Ecology, Hydrology, Restoration (Marine Studies Consortium Course) | 3 |
IV. INTERNSHIP (6 Credits):
NOT required of Education Majors, or students who move from an education licensure program into an education minor.
| CINTD 3100 | Interdisciplinary Internship & Seminar | 3-6 |
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| CINTD 4100 | Interdisciplinary Internship & Seminar II | 3-6 |
Marine Studies Consortium (MSC)
This consortium is an association of several Massachusetts higher education and research institutions. MSC courses offer unique learning opportunities in marine and aquatic sciences, environmental policy, and environmental management. The courses are potential choices for Environmental Science majors, as well as Education majors. Courses, which include an additional consortium tuition fee, are held during the evenings on the campuses of our member institutions. MSC course descriptions can be found in the course descriptions section of this catalog. For additional information and offerings, visit the consortium’s website at https://www.marinestudiesconsortium.org/.