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Program checklist · BA

Environmental and Sustainability Studies, BA (CHSS)

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
30.3301
Total credits (published)
40
Credits (computed from items)
555-563
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232186
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232186_697be886
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Core Courses in the Major

major core · 0 items

    Environmental Science and Society

    3 items
    1. 3
    2. And completion of one of the following sequences: 1
      Not resolved to a course
      11-12
    3. EVPP 108& EVPP 109& EVPP 112& EVPP 113& EVPP 336
      Ecosphere - Introduction to Environmental Science I-Lecture (Mason Core)and Ecosphere- Introduction to Environmental Science I- Lab (Mason Core)and Ecosphere: Introduction to Environmental Science II-Lecture (Mason Core)and Ecosphere: Introduction to Environmental Science II–Lab (Mason Core)and Tackling Wicked Problems in Society & the Environment (Mason Core)
      Not resolved to a course

    or

    1 item
    1. EVPP 210& EVPP 301& EVPP 302
      Environmental Biology: Molecules and Cellsand Environmental Science: Biological Diversity and Ecosystemsand Environmental Science: Biomes and Human Dimensions
      Not resolved to a course

    Individual and Group Behavior

    1 item
    1. As published: “Environmental Justice (Mason Core)”
      4

    Business and Public Policy

    6 items
    1. Select one course from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. As published: “Economics for the Citizen (Mason Core)”
      3
    3. As published: “Contemporary Microeconomic Principles (Mason Core)”
      3
    4. As published: “Environmental Economics for the Citizen (Mason Core)”
      3
    5. 3
    6. As published: “Introduction to Environmental Policy 2”
      or: GOVT 361 Introduction to Environmental Policy
      3

    Statistics

    4 items
    1. Select one course from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3-4
    2. As published: “Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (Mason Core)”
      4
    3. 4
    4. As published: “Introductory Statistics I (Mason Core)”
      3

    Integration, Analysis, Innovation

    12 items
    1. As published: “Sustainable World (Mason Core)”
      4
    2. As published: “Sustainability in Action (Mason Core)”
      4
    3. Select one course from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. As published: “International Internship (Mason Core) (minimum of 3 credits required)”
      1-6
    5. As published: “Experiential Learning (minimum of 3 credits required)”
      1-15
    6. As published: “Experiential Learning (minimum of 3 credits required)”
      1-15
    7. As published: “Internship (minimum of 3 credits required)”
      1-6
    8. As published: “Undergraduate Research in Environmental Science and Policy (minimum of 3 credits required)”
      1-3
    9. As published: “Internship (minimum of 3 credits required)”
      1-3
    10. As published: “College to Career Skills (minimum of 3 credits required)”
      1-3
    11. As published: “The Global Career Accelerator (minimum of 3 credits required)”
      3-6
    12. As published: “The Global Career Accelerator (minimum of 3 credits required)”
      3-6

    Concentration in Business and Sustainability (BUSU)

    concentration · 0 items

      Required Courses

      3 items
      1. 3
      2. 3
      3. 3

      Additional Course

      17 items
      1. Select one course (3 credits) from the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. 3
      3. As published: “Special Topics (when topic is relevant with approval)”
        1-18
      4. 4
      5. As published: “Special Topics (when topic is relevant with approval)”
        1-18
      6. 3
      7. 3
      8. As published: “Special Topics in Environmental Science and Policy (when topic is relevant with approval)”
        0-4
      9. As published: “Selected Topics in Environmental Science (when topic is relevant with approval)”
        0-4
      10. Select two courses (6 credits) from the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        6
      11. 3
      12. 3
      13. 3
      14. 3
      15. 4
      16. As published: “Global Environmental Ethics (Mason Core)”
        3
      17. 3

      Other course work with advisor approval

      0 items

        Concentration in Climate Change and Society (CCSO)

        concentration · 25 items
        1. As published: “Global Warming: Weather, Climate, and Society (Mason Core)”
          or: GGS 121 Dynamic Atmosphere and Hydrosphere (Mason Core)
          3-4
        2. 3
        3. 3
        4. Select three courses (9 credits) from the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          9
        5. 3
        6. As published: “Introduction to Global Climate Change Science (Mason Core)”
          4
        7. 3
        8. 3
        9. 3
        10. As published: “Nature and Culture in Global Wetlands (Mason Core)”
          4
        11. As published: “RS: Ecological Sustainability (Mason Core)”
          4
        12. 3
        13. 4
        14. As published: “Special Topics in Environmental Science and Policy (when topic is relevant with approval)”
          0-4
        15. As published: “Selected Topics in Environmental Science (when topic is relevant with approval)”
          0-4
        16. 3
        17. As published: “Population Geography (Mason Core)”
          3
        18. 3
        19. 3
        20. 3
        21. 3
        22. As published: “Special Topics (when topic is relevant with approval)”
          1-18
        23. As published: “Special Topics (when topic is relevant with approval)”
          1-18
        24. As published: “Global Environmental Ethics (Mason Core) 1”
          3
        25. As published: “Topics in Environmental Philosophy (Mason Core) 1”
          3

        Other course work with advisor approval

        0 items

          Concentration in Conservation and Sustainability (CSUS)

          concentration · 51 items
          1. 3
          2. 3
          3. 4
          4. As published: “Human Dimensions in Conservation (Mason Core)”
            3
          5. As published: “RS: Integrated Conservation Strategies (Mason Core)”
            3
          6. 2
          7. 4
          8. 4
          9. As published: “Research in Conservation (Mason Core)”
            6
          10. 2
          11. 4
          12. As published: “RS: Conservation Management Planning (Mason Core)”
            4
          13. As published: “Research in Conservation (Mason Core)”
            6
          14. Select a minimum of three credits from the following:
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          15. As published: “Insect Biology (when topic is relevant with approval)”
            4
          16. 3
          17. As published: “Environmental Policy Making in Developing Countries (Mason Core)”
            3
          18. EVPP/BIOL 350
            Freshwater Ecosystems
            Not resolved to a course
          19. As published: “Nature and Culture in Global Wetlands (Mason Core)”
            4
          20. 3
          21. 60
          22. 3
          23. 3
          24. EVPP/BIOL 427
            Conservation Medicine
            Not resolved to a course
          25. 60
          26. 3
          27. 3
          28. 3
          29. EVPP/BIOL 437
            Ornithology
            Not resolved to a course
          30. EVPP/BIOL 438
            Mammalogy
            Not resolved to a course
          31. EVPP/BIOL 439
            Herpetology
            Not resolved to a course
          32. EVPP/BIOL 449
            Marine Ecology
            Not resolved to a course
          33. 3
          34. 3
          35. 3
          36. As published: “Geography of Resource Conservation (Mason Core)”
            3
          37. 3
          38. GGS 321/BIOL 374
            Biogeography
            Not resolved to a course
          39. As published: “Introduction to Conservation Studies (Mason Core)”
            3-6
          40. As published: “Science in the News (Mason Core)”
            3
          41. As published: “Social Movements and Community Activism (Mason Core)”
            4
          42. As published: “The Mysteries of Migration: Consequences for Conservation (Mason Core)”
            6
          43. As published: “The Nonprofit Sector (Mason Core)”
            4
          44. 4
          45. 3
          46. As published: “Conservation Biology (Mason Core)”
            4
          47. As published: “Conservation Behavior (Mason Core)”
            4
          48. As published: “Special Topics (when topic is relevant with approval)”
            1-18
          49. As published: “Special Topics (when topic is relevant with approval)”
            1-18
          50. As published: “Special Topics in Environmental Science and Policy (when topic is relevant with approval)”
            0-4
          51. As published: “Selected Topics in Environmental Science (when topic is relevant with approval)”
            0-4

          Other course work with advisor approval

          0 items

            Concentration in Environmental Policy (EVP)

            concentration · 33 items
            1. 3
            2. or: GOVT 362 Intermediate Environmental Policy
              3
            3. 3
            4. Select a minimum of nine credits from the following:
              Not resolved to a course
              9
            5. 3
            6. 3
            7. As published: “Global Conflict Analysis and Resolution (Mason Core)”
              3
            8. As published: “Contemporary Microeconomic Principles (Mason Core) (if not used to meet the Business and Public Policy core requirement)”
              3
            9. As published: “Contemporary Macroeconomic Principles (Mason Core)”
              3
            10. 3
            11. 3
            12. 3
            13. 3
            14. As published: “Economics of Developing Areas (Mason Core)”
              3
            15. 3
            16. As published: “Environmental Policy Making in Developing Countries (Mason Core)”
              3
            17. 1-4
            18. 3
            19. As published: “Earth Science and Policy (Mason Core)”
              18
            20. 3
            21. 3
            22. 3
            23. 3
            24. 3
            25. 3
            26. 3
            27. 1-3
            28. As published: “The Nonprofit Sector (Mason Core)”
              4
            29. 3
            30. As published: “Special Topics in Environmental Science and Policy (when topic is relevant with approval)”
              0-4
            31. As published: “Selected Topics in Environmental Science (when topic is relevant with approval)”
              0-4
            32. As published: “Special Topics (when topic is relevant with approval)”
              1-18
            33. As published: “Special Topics (when topic is relevant with approval)”
              1-18

            Other course work with advisor approval

            0 items

              Concentration in Equity and Environmental Justice (EQEJ)

              concentration · 21 items
              1. 3
              2. 3
              3. As published: “Poverty, Wealth and Inequality in the US (Mason Core)”
                3
              4. 3
              5. Select a minimum of six credits from the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                6
              6. 3
              7. 3
              8. 3
              9. As published: “Population Geography (Mason Core)”
                3
              10. 3
              11. 3
              12. As published: “Social Movements and Community Activism (Mason Core)”
                4
              13. As published: “The Nonprofit Sector (Mason Core)”
                4
              14. As published: “Social Justice and Human Rights (Mason Core)”
                3
              15. 4
              16. As published: “Globalization and Social Change (Mason Core)”
                3
              17. As published: “Social Inequality (Mason Core)”
                3
              18. As published: “Special Topics (when topic is relevant with approval)”
                1-18
              19. As published: “Special Topics (when topic is relevant with approval)”
                1-18
              20. As published: “Special Topics in Environmental Science and Policy (when topic is relevant with approval)”
                0-4
              21. As published: “Selected Topics in Environmental Science (when topic is relevant with approval)”
                0-4

              Other course work with advisor approval

              0 items

                Concentration in Sustainable Food and Agriculture (SFG)

                concentration · 35 items
                1. or: NUTR 326 Food Systems (Mason Core)
                  3-4
                2. or: NUTR 435 Urban Agriculture
                  or: NUTR 440 Nutrition Policy
                  3
                3. or: NUTR 408 Food Security
                  or: NUTR 318 Global Nutrition and Food Security
                  3-4
                4. Select a minimum of eight credits from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  8
                5. 3
                6. 3
                7. 4
                8. 4
                9. 4
                10. 4
                11. 4
                12. BIOL 374/GGS 321
                  Biogeography: Space, Time, and Life
                  Not resolved to a course
                13. 3
                14. 3
                15. As published: “Nature and Culture in Global Wetlands (Mason Core)”
                  4
                16. 3
                17. 60
                18. 3
                19. 3
                20. 3
                21. EVPP/BIOL 442
                  Urban Ecosystems and Processes
                  Not resolved to a course
                22. As published: “Special Topics in Environmental Science and Policy (when topi is relevant with approval)”
                  0-4
                23. As published: “Selected Topics in Environmental Science (when topic is relevant with approval)”
                  0-4
                24. As published: “Geography of Resource Conservation (Mason Core)”
                  3
                25. As published: “The Nonprofit Sector (Mason Core)”
                  4
                26. As published: “Special Topics (when topic is relevant with approval)”
                  1-18
                27. 1-18
                28. As published: “Introduction to Nutrition (Mason Core)”
                  3
                29. 3
                30. 3
                31. 3
                32. 3
                33. 3
                34. 3
                35. 3

                Other course work with advisor approval

                0 items

                  Philosophy or Religious Studies

                  1 item
                  1. Select 3 credits from the following:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3

                  PHIL 1

                  0 items

                    RELI

                    0 items

                      Social and Behavioral Sciences

                      1 item
                      1. Select 3 credits of social and behavioral sciences from the following (additional to the Mason Core social and behavioral sciences requirement) 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                        3

                      ANTH

                      0 items

                        CRIM

                        0 items

                          ECON

                          0 items

                            GOVT

                            0 items

                              HIST 2

                              0 items

                                LING

                                0 items

                                  PSYC

                                  0 items

                                    SOCI

                                    0 items

                                      Or choose from the following GGS courses:

                                      15 items
                                      1. As published: “Major World Regions (Mason Core)”
                                        3
                                      2. As published: “Human Geography (Mason Core)”
                                        3
                                      3. 3
                                      4. As published: “Political Geography (Mason Core)”
                                        3
                                      5. As published: “Geography of Resource Conservation (Mason Core)”
                                        3
                                      6. As published: “Population Geography (Mason Core)”
                                        3
                                      7. 3
                                      8. 3
                                      9. 3
                                      10. 3
                                      11. 3
                                      12. 3
                                      13. 3
                                      14. 3
                                      15. 3

                                      Foreign Language

                                      0 items

                                        Intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language, fulfilled by: 1

                                        0 items

                                          Completing 3 credits in a foreign language (including American Sign Langauge) numbered 202 or higher taught in the language

                                          0 items

                                            Or achieving a satisfactory score on an approved proficiency test

                                            major core · 0 items

                                              Non-Western Culture

                                              0 items

                                                Select 3 credits (additional to Mason Core Global Contexts requirement) 1

                                                major core · 100 items
                                                1. As published: “Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                2. 3
                                                3. As published: “Peoples and Cultures of Latin America (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                4. As published: “Ancient Mesoamerica (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                5. As published: “Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                6. As published: “Peoples and Cultures of India (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                7. As published: “Myth, Magic, and Mind (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                8. 3
                                                9. As published: “East Asian Cultures (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                10. 3
                                                11. As published: “Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Globalization (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                12. 3
                                                13. As published: “Issues in Anthropology: Social Sciences (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                14. 3
                                                15. As published: “Black and Minority Cultures in Arabic Literature (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                16. 3
                                                17. As published: “Topics in Arabic Religious Thought and Texts (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                18. As published: “Survey of Asian Art (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                19. As published: “Survey of Latin American Art (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                20. As published: “Survey of African Art (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                21. As published: “The Black Pharaohs: Art and Archaeology of Ancient Nubia (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                22. 3
                                                23. As published: “Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                24. As published: “Overview of Art of the Islamic World (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                25. As published: “Arts of India (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                26. As published: “Arts of Southeast Asia (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                27. As published: “Arts of China (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                28. As published: “Arts of Japan (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                29. As published: “RS: Advanced Studies in Asian Art (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                30. As published: “Introduction to Classical Chinese (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                31. 3
                                                32. As published: “Major Chinese Writers (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                33. 3
                                                34. 3
                                                35. As published: “Global Dance Perspectives I (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                36. As published: “Economic Development of Latin America (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                37. As published: “African Economic Development (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                38. 3
                                                39. As published: “Major World Regions (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                40. 3
                                                41. As published: “Modern China: A Geographical Appraisal of its Land, People, Culture, and Politics (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                42. 3
                                                43. 3
                                                44. 3
                                                45. 3
                                                46. 3
                                                47. 3
                                                48. 3
                                                49. As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                50. As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                51. As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                52. As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                53. As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                54. As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                55. As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                56. As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                57. 3
                                                58. 3
                                                59. As published: “Rise of Russia (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                60. As published: “Modern Russia and the Soviet Union (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                61. 3
                                                62. As published: “Modern China (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                63. As published: “Modern Japan (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                64. As published: “Postwar Japan (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                65. As published: “Post-1949 China (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                66. As published: “History of South Africa (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                67. As published: “Revolution in Latin America (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                68. As published: “Conquest and Colonization in Latin America (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                69. 3
                                                70. As published: “The Vietnam War (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                71. As published: “History of Aviation (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                72. As published: “Global History of Christianity (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                73. As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core)”
                                                  3-6
                                                74. As published: “Women in Islamic Society (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                75. As published: “Japanese Culture in a Global World (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                76. As published: “Topics in Japanese Literature (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                77. 3
                                                78. 3
                                                79. 3
                                                80. 3
                                                81. As published: “Musics of the World (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                82. As published: “Introduction to Religions of the "West" (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                83. As published: “Introduction to Religions of Asia (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                84. As published: “Islam (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                85. As published: “Hinduism (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                86. 3
                                                87. As published: “Buddhism (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                88. 3
                                                89. 3
                                                90. As published: “Qur'an and Hadith (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                91. 3
                                                92. 3
                                                93. As published: “Islamic Thought (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                94. 3
                                                95. As published: “Islam, Democracy, and Human Rights (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                96. As published: “Global History of Christianity (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                97. As published: “Comparative Study of Religions (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                98. As published: “Russian Civilization (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                99. As published: “Russian Media and Culture (Mason Core)”
                                                  3
                                                100. 3

                                                Mason Core

                                                major core · 0 items

                                                  Foundation Requirements

                                                  4 items
                                                  1. Written Communication (lower-level)
                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                    3
                                                  2. Oral Communication
                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                    3
                                                  3. Quantitative Reasoning
                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                    3
                                                  4. Information Technology and Computing
                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                    3

                                                  Exploration Requirements

                                                  6 items
                                                  1. Arts
                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                    3
                                                  2. Global Contexts
                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                    3
                                                  3. Global History
                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                    3
                                                  4. Literature
                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                    3
                                                  5. Natural Science
                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                    7
                                                  6. Social and Behavioral Sciences
                                                    Not resolved to a course
                                                    3

                                                  Just Societies (optional) 1

                                                  0 items

                                                    Integration Requirements

                                                    3 items
                                                    1. Written Communication (upper-level)
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      3
                                                    2. Writing Intensive 2
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      3
                                                    3. Mason Apex 3
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      3

                                                    Admission Requirements

                                                    1 item
                                                    1. Select one of the following options:
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                      13

                                                    Option 1:

                                                    3 items
                                                    1. 3
                                                    2. 4
                                                    3. 3

                                                    Option 2:

                                                    5 items
                                                    1. 4
                                                    2. 4
                                                    3. 4
                                                    4. 30
                                                    5. 30

                                                    Option 3:

                                                    2 items
                                                    1. 3
                                                    2. 4

                                                    6 credits of BIOL or CONS electives

                                                    electives · 0 items

                                                      Graduate Course Suggestions

                                                      4 items
                                                      1. 3
                                                      2. 3
                                                      3. 3
                                                      4. 3
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