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Nov 22, 2024
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American University Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Environmental Science (BS)
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Offered by the Department of Environmental Science , College of Arts and Sciences , the BS in Environmental Science draws upon the natural sciences, which form the foundation of environmental science. Students are strongly encouraged to seek research experience either with faculty or with one of the many research institutions in the Washington, DC area.
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University Requirements
- 120 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better
- Completion of college writing requirement
- Completion of university mathematics requirement
General Education Requirements
- A total of ten courses, consisting of two courses from each of the five foundational areas
- At least one course from Area Five: The Natural and Mathematical Sciences must include a laboratory science component
- No more than two courses may be taken in the same discipline
Major Requirements
- 62 credit hours with grades of C or better
Environmental Science (23 credit hours)
Required (11 credit hours)
Core (12 credit hours)
Complete four courses from the following:
Note: Substitutions may be made with departmental approval.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (24 credit hours)
Required (16 credit hours)
Electives (8 credit hours)
Complete two of the following:
Social Sciences (9 credit hours)
Experiential Learning (3 credit hours)
A maximum of 3 credit hours from: Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
American University offers students the opportunity to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees through its combined bachelor’s/master’s programs. See Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees for more information.
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