EVST, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency - Credits in Major: 78
- Minimum GPA: 2.00 (both cumulative and major)
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module I (5) | EVST 1600 Sustainability, People, and the Environment (5) |
EVST 2100 Natural History: Theory and Practice (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 3 | Language I 1150 (5) | Language II 1250* (5) | Language III 1350* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | EVST 2150 Essentials of Geology (5) |
General Elective (5) | EVST 2950 Ethics, Equity, and the Environment |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | EVST 3400 Research Design and Statistics (5) |
EVST Specialization Elective (5) | EVST 3000 Environmental Politics (5) (offered typically in the Winter) or EVST 4740 International Environmental Governance (5) |
| Course 2 | EVST Specialization Elective (5) | EVST 3500 Intro to Geographic Information Systems (5) |
EVST 3050 Economics and the Environment (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module III* (5) | HIST 3510 Environmental History (5) |
UCOR Module III* (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | EVST 4950 Internship OR EVST 3750 Environmental Careers (3) | EVST 4900 Senior Synthesis: Capstone (5) |
EVST 3200 Ecology |
| Course 2 | EVST Specialization Elective (5) | EVST Specialization Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- 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:
- 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 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- 20 credits of environmentally related specialization electives as selected with your advisor.
- Courses included in a specialization cannot satisfy requirements elsewhere in the major.
- Several EVST courses are offered multiple times a year, students should refer
to the tentative course offerings when creating their educational plan
Resources for Success
Soar during your time here:
- Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
- Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
- Find the perfect spot to study at the Lemieux Library.
- Get answers to common questions at the Student Resource Network.
Excel in every class:
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
- Level up your skills at the Math Lab.
Source the best research:
- Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
- Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.
Graduate on time:
- Map out your degre plan with academic advising.
- Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.
Build your future career:
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.
Expand your horizons:
- Apply for Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunity.
- Create something at the Media Production Center or Billodue Makerspace.