Environmental Studies, BA, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies

Sample Plan for New Students

This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.

The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:

Seattle University Course Number and Title Washington State Community College Common Course Number
Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency
EVST 1600 Sustainability, People, and the Environment See Transferology

Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU. For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s Course Catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university.

Important Major Information

  • Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180 
  • Credits in Major: 78
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0

 

 

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing

FIRST TRANSFER YEAR

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) EVST 2100 – Natural History: Theory & Practice (5)
Course 2 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) HIST 3510 – Environmental History (5) EVST 2950 – Ethics, Equity, &
Environment
Course 3 EVST 2150 – Geoscience (5) EVST Specialization Elective (5) EVST 3050 – Economics and the
Environment (5)

First Transfer Year Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office
  • Submit Course Plan for approval via MySeattleU

 

SECOND TRANSFER YEAR

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) EVST 3500 – Intro to Geographic
Information Systems (5) 
†EVST 3000 – Environmental Politics (5) (offered typically in the Winter) OR EVST 4740 – International Environmental
Governance (5)
Course 2 EVST 3400 – Research Design & Statistics (5) EVST 4900 – Senior Synthesis (5) EVST 3200 – Principles of Ecology (5)
Course 3 EVST Specialization Elective (5) EVST Specialization Elective (5) EVST Specialization Elective (5)
Course 4   EVST 4950 – Internship OR *EVST 3750 – Environmental Careers (3)  

Winter 2026 ONLY EVST 3000 – Environmental Politics (5) will be offered and Spring 2027 ONLY EVST 4740 – International Environmental Governance (5) will be offered.
*EVST 3750 – Environmental Careers Only offered in Winter quarter

Second Transfer Year Steps for Success

  • Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
  • Apply for Graduation
  • Continue Post Graduation Planning

 

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements. 

Module I: 

Module I is waived for students with a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree 

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

Module II: 

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning

Module III: 

UCOR 3100 waived with a DTA degree

  • UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
  • UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges

Curriculum Notes

  •  Courses included in a specialization cannot satisfy requirements elsewhere in the major.  
  • The choice of a specialization should be made before the completion of 90 credits toward the degree and must be certified by submitting an “Program Add/Drop/Change (e-form)” form to the Office of the Registrar.  
  • 20 credits of specialization electives.  
  • For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.

Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.

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