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Program checklist · Bachelor’s Degree

Environmental Studies (BA)

Southern Utah University · Cedar City, UT

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Program
Award
Bachelor’s Degree
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
03.0103
Total credits (published)
120
Catalog edition
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Location(s): Main Campus Close Student Success Advisor(s) Sample Degree Plan Program Learning Outcomes CIP Code: 03.0103 Program Information All courses must be passed with a C (2.0) or better to be counted in the major. Some of the requirements fulfilled at other institutions may transfer to SUU and count toward the major with the approval of the Department Chair. A minimum of 18 credit hours, including the capstone project, must be completed at SUU. Some courses are taught every other year or as needed. Consult your Student Success Advisor for scheduling help. Courses may not be repeated more than two (2) times without instructor approval. Credits over 10 years old may not be accepted for use in the major. This program requires the completion of MATH 1040 - Statistical Inference , MATH 1050 - College Algebra , or MATH 1190 - Introduction to Data Science . Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation, which may affect time to graduation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230603
CourseShelf checklist
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Institution Transfer Profile
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Requirements to complete

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

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)

1 item
  1. Bachelor of Arts Degree - Foreign Language requirement 16 Credits
    Not resolved to a course

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

2 items
  1. Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)
    Not resolved to a course

Environmental Studies Curriculum (63-65 Credits)

0 items

    Environmental Studies Foundation (3-4 Credits)

    8 items
    1. ENVS 1000
      Introduction to Environmental Science and Sustainability
      As published: “Introduction to Environmental Science and Sustainability 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]”
      3
    2. GEO 1030
      Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Natural Hazards
      As published: “Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Natural Hazards 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEO 1115 - Fundamentals of Geology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      4
    3. GEO 1040
      Dinosaurs and the History of Life
      As published: “Dinosaurs and the History of Life 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEO 1115 - Fundamentals of Geology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      4
    4. GEO 1050
      Geology of National Parks
      As published: “Geology of National Parks 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEO 1055 - Geology National Parks Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      4
    5. GEO 1090
      How the Earth Works
      As published: “How the Earth Works 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEO 1095 - How the Earth Works Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      4
    6. GEO 1110
      Exploring Earth: Introduction to Geology
      As published: “Exploring Earth: Introduction to Geology 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEO 1115 - Fundamentals of Geology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      4
    7. GEO 2210
      Geology of Southern Utah
      As published: “Geology of Southern Utah 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEO 2215 - Geology of Southern Utah Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      4
    8. GEOG 1000
      Earth’s Natural Environments: Physical Geography
      As published: “Earth’s Natural Environments: Physical Geography 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences] & GEOG 1005 - Earth’s Natural Environments: Physical Geography Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      4

    Environmental Studies Core (27-28 Credits)

    9 items
    1. BIOL 2500
      Environmental Biology
      As published: “Environmental Biology 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”
      3
    2. ENVS 3000
      Research Methods in Environmental Science
      As published: “Research Methods in Environmental Science 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. GEO 3010
      Environmental Geology
      As published: “Environmental Geology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. GEO 3015
      Environmental Geology Lab
      As published: “Environmental Geology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    5. GEO 4999
      Geosciences Seminar
      As published: “Geosciences Seminar 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    6. GEOG 1400
      People and Place: Human Geography
      As published: “People and Place: Human Geography 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]”
      3
    7. GEOG 2800
      Introduction to GIS and Cartography
      As published: “Introduction to GIS and Cartography 4 Credit(s)”
      4
    8. GEOG 3270
      Biogeography
      As published: “Biogeography 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    9. GEOG 3400
      Environmental Geography
      As published: “Environmental Geography 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Complete One of the Following

    Choose 1 of the following · Complete One of the Following · 3 items
    1. MATH 1040
      Statistical Inference
      As published: “Statistical Inference 4 Credit(s) [GE Quantitative Literacy]”
      4
    2. MATH 1050
      College Algebra
      As published: “College Algebra 4 Credit(s) [GE Quantitative Literacy]”
      4
    3. MATH 1190
      Introduction to Data Science
      As published: “Introduction to Data Science 3 Credit(s) [GE Quantitative Literacy]”
      3

    Capstone Research or Internship (3 Credits)

    4 items
    1. ENVS 4800
      Senior Capstone
      As published: “Senior Capstone 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. ENVS 4890
      Environmental Science Internship
      As published: “Environmental Science Internship 1-8 Credit(s)”
      1-8
    3. GEO 4800
      Senior Project
      As published: “Senior Project 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. GEOG 4500
      Geospatial Research Project (Capstone Project)
      As published: “Geospatial Research Project (Capstone Project) 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Environmental Studies Electives (30 Credits)

    0 items

      Natural Science Electives (Min. 8 Credits)

      17 items
      1. AGSC 3560
        Soil Science
        As published: “Soil Science 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. AGSC 3565
        Soil Science Lab
        As published: “Soil Science Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      3. CHEM 3700
        Environmental Chemistry
        As published: “Environmental Chemistry 3 Credit(s) (requires additional prerequisites)”
        3
      4. ENVS 4000
        Selected Field Trips
        As published: “Selected Field Trips 0.5-3 Credit(s) (up to 3 credits maximum)”
        0.5-3
      5. GEO 3150
        Energy and the Earth
        As published: “Energy and the Earth 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. GEO 3170
        Oceanography
        As published: “Oceanography 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. GEO 3175
        Oceanography Lab
        As published: “Oceanography Lab 1 Credit(s) (requires additional prerequisite)”
        1
      8. GEO 3610
        Hydrology
        As published: “Hydrology 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      9. GEO 3615
        Hydrology Lab
        As published: “Hydrology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      10. GEOG 3110
        The Earth from Space: Intro to Remote Sensing
        As published: “The Earth from Space: Intro to Remote Sensing 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      11. GEOG 3220
        Weather and Climate
        As published: “Weather and Climate 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      12. GEOG 3225
        Weather and Climate Lab
        As published: “Weather and Climate Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      13. GEOG 3270
        Biogeography
        As published: “Biogeography 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      14. GEOG 3350
        Geomorphology
        As published: “Geomorphology 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      15. GEOG 3355
        Geomorphology Lab
        As published: “Geomorphology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      16. GEOG 3550
        Spatial Analysis
        As published: “Spatial Analysis 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      17. RANG 4200
        Wildland Ecology
        As published: “Wildland Ecology 3 Credit(s) (requires additional prerequisite)”
        3

      Environment-Society Electives (Min. 12 Credits)

      17 items
      1. AGSC 1010
        Agriculture and Society
        As published: “Agriculture and Society 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”
        3
      2. ANTH 3001
        Native American Cultures
        As published: “Native American Cultures 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. ANTH 3500
        Environmental Anthropology
        As published: “Environmental Anthropology 3 Credit(s) (requires additional prerequisite)”
        3
      4. ENVS 4900
        Environmental Policy: NEPA
        As published: “Environmental Policy: NEPA 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. GEOG 1300
        Globalization in the 21st Century: World Regional Geography
        As published: “Globalization in the 21st Century: World Regional Geography 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]”
        3
      6. GEOG 3600
        Geography of Utah
        As published: “Geography of Utah 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. HSS 1200
        Introduction to Sustainability Studies
        As published: “Introduction to Sustainability Studies 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      8. NR 1010
        Introduction to Natural Resources Management
        As published: “Introduction to Natural Resources Management 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”
        3
      9. NR 3000
        Wildlife Ecology and Management
        As published: “Wildlife Ecology and Management 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      10. ORPT 3030
        Foundations of Recreation Resources Management
        As published: “Foundations of Recreation Resources Management 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      11. ORPT 3060
        Behavioral Aspects of Outdoor Recreation
        As published: “Behavioral Aspects of Outdoor Recreation 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      12. ORPT 4600
        Outdoor Recreation Policy and Planning
        As published: “Outdoor Recreation Policy and Planning 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      13. POLS 3410
        Public Administration
        As published: “Public Administration 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      14. PSY 3500
        Environmental Psychology
        As published: “Environmental Psychology 3 Credit(s) (requires additional prerequisite)”
        3
      15. RANG 3600
        Range Management
        As published: “Range Management 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      16. RANG 3605
        Range Management Lab
        As published: “Range Management Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      17. SOC 3410
        Environmental Sociology
        As published: “Environmental Sociology 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      General Environmental Studies Electives

      0 items

        Requirements

        2 items
        1. RANG 4400
          Wildland Restoration
          As published: “Wildland Restoration 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. RANG 4405
          Wildland Restoration Lab
          As published: “Wildland Restoration Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1

        Requirements

        4 items
        1. ANTH 2030
          Introduction to Archaeology
          As published: “Introduction to Archaeology 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. ANTH 2220
          Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
          As published: “Introduction to Forensic Anthropology 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        3. ANTH 3010
          Language, Thought, and Culture
          As published: “Language, Thought, and Culture 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. ANTH 4187
          Humanitarian Aid and Development
          As published: “Humanitarian Aid and Development 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Requirements

        6 items
        1. BIOL 3030
          Ecology
          As published: “Ecology 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. BIOL 3035
          Ecology Lab
          As published: “Ecology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        3. BIOL 3060
          Genetics
          As published: “Genetics 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. BIOL 3065
          Genetics Lab
          As published: “Genetics Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        5. BIOL 3630
          Freshwater Biology
          As published: “Freshwater Biology 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        6. BIOL 3635
          Freshwater Biology Lab
          As published: “Freshwater Biology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1

        Requirements

        2 items
        1. CHEM 1210
          Principles of Chemistry I
          As published: “Principles of Chemistry I 4 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]”
          4
        2. CHEM 1215
          Principles of Chemistry I Lab
          As published: “Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1

        Requirements

        4 items
        1. COMM 1070
          Introduction to Visual Communication Graphics
          As published: “Introduction to Visual Communication Graphics 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. COMM 1130
          Writing for Communication
          As published: “Writing for Communication 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        3. COMM 1270
          Critical Thinking and Message Analysis
          As published: “Critical Thinking and Message Analysis 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]”
          3
        4. COMM 4240
          Technical Writing
          As published: “Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Requirements

        5 items
        1. CS 1400
          Fundamentals of Programming
          As published: “Fundamentals of Programming 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. CS 1410
          Object Oriented Programming
          As published: “Object Oriented Programming 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        3. CS 2420
          Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures
          As published: “Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. CS 3000
          Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures
          As published: “Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        5. CSCY 3200
          Database Design and Management
          As published: “Database Design and Management 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Requirements

        2 items
        1. ENGL 2040
          Writing in Professional Contexts
          As published: “Writing in Professional Contexts 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. ENGL 4360
          Grant and Technical Writing
          As published: “Grant and Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Requirements

        5 items
        1. GEO 1220
          Historical Geology
          As published: “Historical Geology 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. GEO 1225
          Historical Geology Lab
          As published: “Historical Geology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        3. GEO 3120
          Tectonic Landscapes
          As published: “Tectonic Landscapes 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. GEO 4000
          Selected Field Trips
          As published: “Selected Field Trips 0.5-3 Credit(s)”
          0.5-3
        5. GEO 4070
          Applied Geochemistry
          As published: “Applied Geochemistry 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Requirements

        8 items
        1. GEOG 2860
          Open Source GIS
          As published: “Open Source GIS 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. GEOG 2900
          Geospatial Field Methods: GPS and Drones
          As published: “Geospatial Field Methods: GPS and Drones 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        3. GEOG 2950
          Web GIS
          As published: “Web GIS 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. GEOG 2920
          Workshop
          As published: “Workshop 1-3 Credit(s)”
          1-3
        5. GEOG 2980
          Geospatial Programming with Python
          As published: “Geospatial Programming with Python 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        6. GEOG 4150
          Advanced Geographic Information Systems Methods
          As published: “Advanced Geographic Information Systems Methods 4 Credit(s)”
          4
        7. GEOG 4890
          GIS Internship
          As published: “GIS Internship 2-8 Credit(s)”
          2-8
        8. GEOG 4920
          Geography Workshop
          As published: “Geography Workshop 1-3 Credit(s)”
          1-3

        Requirements

        4 items
        1. HIST 3810
          History of American West
          As published: “History of American West 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. HIST 3820
          History of the National Parks
          As published: “History of the National Parks 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        3. HIST 3870
          History of Utah
          As published: “History of Utah 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. HIST 3880
          History of the American Southwest
          As published: “History of the American Southwest 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Requirements

        8 items
        1. ORPT 2040
          Americans in the Outdoors
          As published: “Americans in the Outdoors 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]”
          3
        2. ORPT 3030
          Foundations of Recreation Resources Management
          As published: “Foundations of Recreation Resources Management 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        3. ORPT 3040
          Leadership in Outdoor Recreation
          As published: “Leadership in Outdoor Recreation 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. ORPT 3050
          Risk Management and Safety for Outdoor Recreation
          As published: “Risk Management and Safety for Outdoor Recreation 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        5. ORPT 3060
          Behavioral Aspects of Outdoor Recreation
          As published: “Behavioral Aspects of Outdoor Recreation 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        6. ORPT 4020
          Interpretation
          As published: “Interpretation 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        7. ORPT 4030
          Interdisciplinary Outdoor Education
          As published: “Interdisciplinary Outdoor Education 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        8. ORPT 4500
          Advanced Recreation Resources Management
          As published: “Advanced Recreation Resources Management 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Requirements

        2 items
        1. PHIL 3350
          History and Philosophy of Science
          As published: “History and Philosophy of Science 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. PHIL 3500
          Moral Theory
          As published: “Moral Theory 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Requirements

        4 items
        1. POLS 2000
          Research Methods in Political Science
          As published: “Research Methods in Political Science 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. POLS 2005
          Research Methods in Political Science Lab
          As published: “Research Methods in Political Science Lab 1 Credit(s)”
          1
        3. POLS 3030
          State and Local Government
          As published: “State and Local Government 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. POLS 3520
          Civil Rights and Liberties
          As published: “Civil Rights and Liberties 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Requirements

        1 item
        1. PSY 3200
          Psychology of Culture
          As published: “Psychology of Culture 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Requirements

        5 items
        1. SOC 3000
          Social Inequality and Justice
          As published: “Social Inequality and Justice 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        2. SOC 3030
          Community Work and Social Services
          As published: “Community Work and Social Services 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        3. SOC 3450
          Applied Research Methods
          As published: “Applied Research Methods 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        4. SOC 3900
          Social Movements
          As published: “Social Movements 3 Credit(s)”
          3
        5. SOC 4000
          Political Sociology
          As published: “Political Sociology 3 Credit(s)”
          3

        Free Electives and University Requirements

        4 items
        1. A minimum of 120 total credits;
          Not resolved to a course
        2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
          Not resolved to a course
        3. 40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
          Not resolved to a course
        4. 30 credits completed through SUU.
          Not resolved to a course
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