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Program checklist · Environmental Studies Major

Environmental Studies Major

Macalester College · Saint Paul, MN

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Environmental Studies Major
Catalog edition
College Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
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173902
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Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Major Requirements

29 items
  1. ENVI 170
    4
  2. ENVI 215
    4
  3. ENVI 234
    4
  4. ENVI 240
    4
  5. ENVI 280
    4
  6. Anthropology
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Chemistry
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Economics
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Educational Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  11. English
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Geography
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Geology
    Not resolved to a course
  14. History
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Philosophy
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Physics
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Political Science
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Climate Science and Policy
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Communication Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Community and Global Health
    Not resolved to a course
  23. Environmental Justice
    Not resolved to a course
  24. Food Systems
    Not resolved to a course
  25. International Environment and Development
    Not resolved to a course
  26. Sustainable Design
    Not resolved to a course
  27. Urban Sustainability
    Not resolved to a course
  28. ENVI 489
    8-10
  29. ENVI 490

Preapproved Disciplinary Emphases

Choose 1 of the following · Choose 1 of the following · 221 items
  1. Anthropology
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Biology
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Chemistry
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Economics
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Educational Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  6. English
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Geography
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Geology
    Not resolved to a course
  9. History
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Philosophy
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Physics
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Political Science
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Psychology
    Not resolved to a course
  15. ANTH 101
    4
  16. ANTH 111
    4
  17. ANTH 230
  18. ANTH 232
  19. ANTH 270
    4
  20. ANTH 381
  21. ANTH 115
    4
  22. ENVI 225
    4
  23. ANTH 239
    4
  24. ANTH 340
  25. ANTH 363
  26. ANTH 387
  27. BIOL 180
    4
  28. BIOL 190
    4
  29. CHEM 111
    4
  30. STAT 155
    4
  31. ENVI 359
    Big Data in Ecology
    As published: “Big Data in Ecology (Prerequisites are ENVI 170 and either STAT 112 or STAT 155 )”
  32. ENVI 385
    Wildlife Monitoring Techniques
    As published: “Wildlife Monitoring Techniques Techniques (Prerequisites are ENVI 170 and either BIOL 180 or ENVI 240 . Recommended STAT 155 )”
  33. BIOL 302
  34. ENVI 344
  35. ENVI 359
    Big Data in Ecology
    As published: “Big Data in Ecology (if not taken as a methods or elective course)”
  36. ENVI 362
    Arctic Ecology
    As published: “Arctic Ecology (if not taken as an elective course)”
  37. BIOL 366
  38. ENVI 370
  39. BIOL 380
  40. BIOL 476
  41. BIOL 480
  42. BIOL 110
    4
  43. CHEM 111
    4
  44. GEOG 239
    4
  45. ENVI 310
  46. ENVI 359
    Big Data in Ecology
    As published: “Big Data in Ecology (if not taken as a methods or research course)”
  47. ENVI 362
    Arctic Ecology
    As published: “Arctic Ecology (if not taken as a research course)”
  48. ENVI 394
    Topics Course
    As published: “Global Change Biology”
    4
  49. Or 1 approved elective course (may be a pre-approved study away course)
    Not resolved to a course
  50. CHEM 111
    4
  51. CHEM 112
  52. CHEM 115
    Accelerated General Chemistry
    As published: “Accelerated General Chemistry can be substituted for CHEM 111 and 112”
    4
  53. CHEM 211
  54. CHEM 212
  55. CHEM 222
  56. MATH 135
    4
  57. PHYS 226
    4
  58. CHEM 320
  59. CHEM 394
    Topics Course
    As published: “Research in Organic Chemistry”
    4
  60. CHEM 394
    Topics Course
    As published: “Research in Biochemistry”
    4
  61. ECON 119
    4
  62. ECON 361
  63. ECON 371
    Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
    As published: “Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis or ECON 381 - Introduction to Econometrics”
  64. MATH 135
    4
  65. MATH 137
    Applied Multivariable Calculus II
    As published: “Applied Multivariable Calculus II (MATH 137 is recommended when possible)”
  66. ENVI 231
    Environmental Economics and Policy
    As published: “Environmental Economics and Policy or ENVI 235 - Climate Change: Science, Economics, and Policy”
  67. ENVI 231
    Environmental Economics and Policy
    As published: “Environmental Economics and Policy (if not counted as Research course)”
  68. ENVI 235
    Climate Change: Science, Economics, and Policy
    As published: “Climate Change: Science, Economics, and Policy (if not counted as a Research course)”
  69. ENVI 239
    4
  70. ECON 426
  71. ECON 431
  72. EDUC 220
    4
  73. ENVI 275
    4
  74. EDUC 330
    4
  75. EDUC 380
    4
  76. EDUC 390
    4
  77. EDUC 380
    4
  78. EDUC 460
    4
  79. Choose 1 of the following
    Not resolved to a course
  80. ENVI 221
    4
  81. ENVI 237
    4
  82. Choose 1 of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
  83. ENVI 236
    4
  84. ENVI 335
    4
  85. ENVI 343
    4
  86. ENVI 337
  87. ENVI 368
    4
  88. One Writers of Color course at any level
    Not resolved to a course
  89. One Pre-1900 literature course at the 200-level or above
    Not resolved to a course
  90. One foundation methods course (any ENGL course at the 100-level except ENGL 150); these courses serve as prerequisites for 300-level courses
    Not resolved to a course
  91. ENGL 150
    Introduction to Creative Writing
    As published: “Introduction to Creative Writing (prerequisite for all other Creating Writing classes)”
    4
  92. Two Creative Writing electives, chosen in consultation with an advisor
    Not resolved to a course
  93. Research Course: Creative Writing Capstone course (preferably taken in Senior year)
    Not resolved to a course
  94. ENVI 262
    Studies in Literature and the Natural World
    As published: “Studies in Literature and the Natural World or any other cross-listed ENVI/ENGL literature course”
    4
  95. Two electives, chosen in consultation with an advisor
    Not resolved to a course
  96. Research Course: Literature Capstone course (preferably taken in Senior year)
    Not resolved to a course
  97. No more than two 100-level courses may count (including ENGL 150).
    Not resolved to a course
  98. No internships or preceptorships may count.
    Not resolved to a course
  99. No more than two literature courses taken on a study abroad program may count (for which prior approval of the chair is required).
    Not resolved to a course
  100. Neither AP nor IB nor ENGL 101 may count
    Not resolved to a course
  101. ENGL 125
    Studies in Literature
    As published: “Studies in Literature taken at Macalester may count, but when it is granted by the Registrar as credit for AP or IB, it may not count.”
    4
  102. ENVI 232
    4
  103. GEOG 225
    4
  104. GEOG 352
    4
  105. GEOG 277
  106. ENVI 477
    4
  107. ENVI 478
    4
  108. Choose 1 of the following 200-level courses:
    Not resolved to a course
  109. ENVI 203
    4
  110. ENVI 252
  111. ENVI 258
    4
  112. Choose 1 Regional Geography course:
    Not resolved to a course
  113. GEOG 242
    4
  114. GEOG 243
    4
  115. GEOG 247
    4
  116. GEOG 249
    4
  117. Choose 2 additional 200 or 300 level Geography courses:
    Not resolved to a course
  118. GEOG 204
    4
  119. ENVI 217
    4
  120. ENVI 219
    4
  121. GEOG 234
    4
  122. ENVI 238
    4
  123. GEOG 239
    4
  124. GEOG 241
    4
  125. ENVI 254
    4
  126. GEOG 256
    4
  127. GEOG 261
    4
  128. GEOG 341
  129. GEOG 352
    4
  130. GEOG 364
    GIS and Community Partnerships
    Not resolved to a course
  131. GEOG 365
  132. GEOG 367
    Environmental Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    Not resolved to a course
  133. GEOG 368
  134. GEOG 372
  135. ENVI 375
    4
  136. GEOG 278
    4
  137. ENVI 360
  138. Choose 2 of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
  139. ENVI 220
    4
  140. ENVI 160
    4
  141. GEOL 165
    4
  142. CHEM 111
    4
  143. MATH 137
  144. GEOG 225
    4
  145. PHYS 226
    4
  146. GEOL 250
  147. GEOL 265
  148. GEOL 300
  149. Any additional research course
    Not resolved to a course
  150. GEOL 105
    4
  151. GEOL 201
    2
  152. GEOL 260
  153. GEOL 303
    4
  154. ENVI 340
    4
  155. ENVI 343
    4
  156. HIST 290
    4
  157. At least 4 of the 7 required courses should be cross-listed between history and Environmental Studies (or otherwise have a clear environmental focus)
    Not resolved to a course
  158. COMP 123
    4
  159. MATH 137
  160. MATH 237
  161. STAT 155
    4
  162. Any 400-level course (must have same prefix as electives)
    Not resolved to a course
  163. MATH 236
  164. STAT 253
  165. MATH 279
    4
  166. COMP 302
  167. MATH 312
  168. COMP 320
  169. MATH 365
  170. MATH 432
  171. COMP 435
  172. PHIL 121
    4
  173. ENVI 221
    4
  174. PHIL 110
    4
  175. PHIL 111
    4
  176. PHIL 310
  177. To be chosen in collaboration with advisor
    Not resolved to a course
  178. ENVI 274
    4
  179. To be chosen in collaboration with advisor
    Not resolved to a course
  180. Choose 1 of the following
    Not resolved to a course
  181. ENVI 130
    4
  182. ENVI 350
    4
  183. PHYS 226
    4
  184. PHYS 227
  185. PHYS 331
  186. PHYS 348
  187. PHYS 614
    4
  188. A summer REU or on-campus research experience approved by the Physics Department
    Not resolved to a course
  189. 1 or 2 courses above the 300 level (2 courses if PHYS 614 was not taken)
    Not resolved to a course
  190. POLI 269
  191. ENVI 335
    4
  192. ENVI 337
  193. POLI 100
    4
  194. Choose 1 of the following
    Not resolved to a course
  195. POLI 205
    4
  196. POLI 216
    4
  197. Electives: (choose 3)
    Not resolved to a course
  198. POLI 204
  199. POLI 212
    4
  200. ENVI 252
  201. POLI 290
    4
  202. POLI 394
    Topics Course
    As published: “Politics of the 4th Branch”
    4
  203. POLI 120
    4
  204. Choose 1 of the following
    Not resolved to a course
  205. POLI 140
    4
  206. POLI 221
  207. Electives: (choose 3)
    Not resolved to a course
  208. POLI 220
  209. POLI 242
    4
  210. POLI 265
    4
  211. ENVI 274
    4
  212. POLI 320
    Global Political Economy
    As published: “Global Political Economy (research paper)”
    4
  213. POLI 323
    4
  214. POLI 341
    4
  215. PSYC 254
    Social Psychology
    As published: “Social Psychology with Environmental project focus”
  216. ENVI 270
  217. PSYC 272
    Health Psychology
    As published: “Health Psychology or PSYC 377 - Moral Psychology”
  218. STAT 155
    4
  219. PSYC 201
    Research in Psychology I
    As published: “Research in Psychology I (preferred)”
  220. PSYC 380
    Community Psychology and Public Health
    As published: “Community Psychology and Public Health with Environmental project”
  221. 2 Psychology courses at the 200 or 300 level chosen in consultation with your advisor
    Not resolved to a course

Preapproved Interdisciplinary Emphases

Choose 1 of the following · Choose 1 of the following: · 146 items
  1. Climate Science and Policy
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Communication Studies
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Community and Global Health
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Environmental Justice
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Food Systems
    Not resolved to a course
  6. International Environment and Development
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Sustainable Design
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Urban Sustainability
    Not resolved to a course
  9. ENVI 130
    4
  10. ENVI 232
    4
  11. ENVI 273
    4
  12. POLI 269
  13. ENVI 360
  14. GEOG 277
  15. GEOG 278
    4
  16. ENVI 335
    4
  17. ENVI 337
  18. GEOL 105
    4
  19. ENVI 130
    Science of Renewable Energy
    As published: “Science of Renewable Energy (if not taken as a required course)”
    4
  20. ENVI 150
    4
  21. ENVI 180
    4
  22. POLI 205
    4
  23. ENVI 231
  24. ENVI 232
    Food, Agriculture and the Environment
    As published: “Food, Agriculture and the Environment (if not taken as a required course)”
    4
  25. ENVI 235
  26. ENVI 237
    4
  27. ENVI 258
    4
  28. ENVI 350
    4
  29. ENVI 360
    Paleoclimate
    As published: “Paleoclimate (if not taken as a methods course)”
  30. MCST 110
    4
  31. ENVI 270
  32. Choose 1 of the following: (if both are taken, the other can serve as an elective)
    Not resolved to a course
  33. MCST 126
    4
  34. MCST 202
    4
  35. MCST 128
    4
  36. MCST 232
    4
  37. The required courses fulfill this requirement
    Not resolved to a course
  38. MCST 114
    4
  39. ENVI 225
    4
  40. ART 233
    4
  41. MCST 357
  42. One of these electives could also include:
    Not resolved to a course
  43. University of St. Thomas - COJO 372 - Environmental Communications
    Not resolved to a course
  44. University of St. Thomas - COJO 480 - Communication Ethics
    Not resolved to a course
  45. ENVI 219
    4
  46. GEOG 256
    4
  47. STAT 125
    Epidemiology
    Not resolved to a course
  48. STAT 155
    4
  49. GEOG 225
    4
  50. BIOL 357
  51. BIOL 312
  52. GEOG 475
    4
  53. STAT 125
    Epidemiology (if not taken as a methods course)
    Not resolved to a course
  54. STAT 155
    Introduction to Statistical Modeling
    As published: “Introduction to Statistical Modeling (if not taken as a methods course)”
    4
  55. PHIL 220
    4
  56. GEOG 225
    Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
    As published: “Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (if not taken as a methods course)”
    4
  57. ENVI 237
    4
  58. ANTH 239
    4
  59. ENVI 258
    4
  60. INTL 282
    4
  61. BIOL 320
  62. ENVI 335
    4
  63. BIOL 357
  64. GEOG 368
  65. ANTH/ENVI 394 - Human Ecology of Infectious Disease
    Not resolved to a course
  66. ENVI 237
    4
  67. STAT 155
    4
  68. GEOG 225
    4
  69. ANTH 230
  70. GEOG 277
  71. GEOG 352
    4
  72. ANTH 232
  73. ENVI 337
  74. ECON 342
  75. ENVI 343
    4
  76. GEOG 368
  77. ENVI 217
    4
  78. ENVI 221
    4
  79. ENVI 231
  80. ENVI 238
    4
  81. ENVI 277
    4
  82. GEOG 250
    4
  83. GEOG 256
    4
  84. ENVI 258
    4
  85. ENGL 265
    4
  86. ENVI 270
  87. ENVI 368
    4
  88. ENVI 232
    4
  89. ENVI 238
    4
  90. TBD in consultation with your advisor. Depending on student interest, this could be a natural science or social science methods course. Some suggestions are ANTH 230 - Ethnographic Interviewing , GEOG 225 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems , and STAT 155 - Introduction to Statistical Modeling .
    Not resolved to a course
  91. ENVI 335
    4
  92. BIOL 366
  93. ENVI 477
    4
  94. ENVI 194
    Topics Course
    As published: “Food in French and Francophone Cultures: The Local and the Global”
    4
  95. ENVI 239
    4
  96. ENVI 252
  97. INTL 290
    4
  98. BIOL 366
  99. ANTH 369
  100. ECON 119
    4
  101. GEOG 225
    4
  102. ANTH 230
  103. POLI 269
  104. ENVI 343
    4
  105. ENVI 368
    4
  106. ENVI 217
    4
  107. ENVI 219
    4
  108. POLI 221
  109. ENVI 231
  110. ENVI 232
    4
  111. POLI 242
    4
  112. ENVI 252
  113. ENVI 343
    4
  114. ANTH 363
  115. INTL 367
    4
  116. ENVI 368
    4
  117. ECON 426
  118. ENVI 477
    4
  119. ART 130
    4
  120. ART 235
    4
  121. DIS Copenhagen Program - Architecture Foundations Studio
    Not resolved to a course
  122. DIS Copenhagen Program - Sustainable By Design
    Not resolved to a course
  123. ART 267
    4
  124. 3 other Art or Architecture courses (from Macalester or on study away program)
    Not resolved to a course
  125. ENVI 277
    4
  126. ANTH 230
  127. GEOG 241
    4
  128. GEOG 262
    4
  129. POLI 269
  130. SOCI 269
    4
  131. GEOG 277
  132. GEOG 341
  133. GEOG 365
    Urban GIS
    As published: “Urban GIS (requires prerequisite)”
  134. ENVI 340
    4
  135. GEOG 476
    4
  136. ENVI 478
    4
  137. GEOG 203
    4
  138. POLI 204
  139. AMST 250
    4
  140. GEOG 261
    4
  141. GEOG 262
    4
  142. ENVI 264
    4
  143. ENVI 270
  144. HIST 281
    4
  145. HIST 284
    4
  146. Any additional methods or research courses listed above
    Not resolved to a course
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