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Environmental Science and Studies: Environmental Science Concentration

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About the Program

 
The environmental science and studies program prepares students to enter a range of environmental careers in which they will make a difference as scientists, policy makers, industry representatives and citizens. Graduates also go on to advanced studies, professional training programs, and positions in business, industry and government.

Students in the environmental science and studies major take courses in geography, biology, chemistry, political science, geology, economics, health science and philosophy, taught by faculty from many colleges within the university.

Students in this major select the environmental science concentration or the environmental studies concentration.
Environmental scientists need to be familiar with natural systems and how they respond to disturbance. They also need to understand the interactions and potential for conflict between social and natural systems. The program prepares students with specific training in your selected specialization and interdisciplinary study. Faculty represent a broad range of expertise, including biology, chemistry, geology, ecology, mathematics, geography, philosophy, political science, economics and environmental health.

You will also benefit from the integration of the various disciplines and perspectives during the senior seminar, research, or internship opportunity that all students complete toward the end of their program of study. 

PTG Requirements

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Towson University Requirement
  • Core 2: English Composition To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Core 3: Mathematics To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 - 4 credits
    Take one of the following:
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Core 4: Creativity and Creative Development To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 5: Arts & Humanities To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 6: Social and Behavioral Science To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
    Take one of the following:
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Students are required to complete GEOG 410 once at TU. See TU catalog for more details.
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Students are required to complete ECON 375 or ECON 376 once at TU. See TU catalog for more details.
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Students are required to complete ENVS 411, ENVS 420, or ENVS 425 once at TU. See TU catalog for more details.
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Students are required to complete ENVS 411, ENVS 420, or ENVS 425 once at TU. See TU catalog for more details.
  • Core 7: Biological and Physical Sciences with Lab To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    4 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Core 8: Biological and Physical Sciences (Lab and Non-Lab) To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    4 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Core 10: Metropolitan Perspectives To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 11: United States as a Nation To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 12: Global Perspectives To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 13: Diversity and Difference To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 14: Ethical Issues & Perspectives To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Major Requirements complete the following 4 requirements
    11 - 12 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Take 1 course from the following 3
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Environmental Biology Track complete the following 4 requirements
    12 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Environmental Chemistry Track complete the following 3 requirements
    13 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Take 1 course from the following 1
    Take the following
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Equivalent to TU's PHYS 241 may also satisfy requirement
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Equivalent to TU's PHYS 242 may also satisfy requirement
  • Environmental Geology Track take the following courses, take 9 credits
    9 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Environmental Science Track complete the following 5 requirements
    8 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Equivalent to TU's PHYS 241 may also satisfy requirement
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Equivalent to TU's PHYS 242 may also satisfy requirement
    Take either CHEM 330 or CHEM 220 & CHEM 220L
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
Grand Total Credits
63
*ENGL 102 and any major requirements must be completed with a C (2.0) or higher. *Core 1 Towson Seminar requirement is waived for all transfer students. *Core 9 Advanced Writing Seminar requirement must be completed at Towson University. *Students may transfer a maximum of 64 credits to Towson University.
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.