EVST URSU, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies - Urban Sustainability Specialization
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
o Completed in the major
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency - Credits in Major: 78
- Minimum GPA: 2.00 (both cumulative and major)
Resources for Success
- Plan courses on MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Advisor.
- Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for more information.
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 & Env’t (5) |
| 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 Geo Info Sys (5) | EVST 3050 Economics and the Env’t (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 Env’t 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
- 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. - PUBA 3720 (5 credits) and choose three of the following courses (15 credits):
EVST 3610/ANTH 3610, 3650, 3700, 4640, 4840; PHIL 4290; PLSC
3090; PUBA 2150, 3740, 3910 (when focused on Urban Policy), 4960 (when
focused on Urban Sustainability). - Several EVST courses are offered multiple times a year, students should refer
to the tentative course offerings when creating their educational plan.