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
- BS
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 03.0104
- Total credits (published)
- 40
- Credits (computed from items)
- 246-248
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 232186
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_232186_e4663f7d
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Environmental Science
18 items
- As published: “Environmental Biology: Molecules and Cells 1”4
- 4
- 4
- EVPP 305& EVPP 306Environmental Microbiology Essentialsand Environmental Microbiology Essentials LaboratoryNot resolved to a course4
- As published: “Environmental Policy Making in Developing Countries (Mason Core) 2”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Biostatistics for Biology Majors 3”or: STAT 250 Introductory Statistics I (Mason Core)3-4
- Select one from the following:Not resolved to a course3
- As published: “Tackling Wicked Problems in Society & the Environment (Mason Core)”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Select one from the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
- As published: “RS: Ecological Sustainability (Mason Core)”4
- As published: “Sustainability in Action (Mason Core)”4
- As published: “RS: Integrated Conservation Strategies (Mason Core)”3
Chemistry
2 items
- CHEM 211& CHEM 213General Chemistry I (Mason Core)and General Chemistry Laboratory I (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course4
- CHEM 212& CHEM 214General Chemistry II (Mason Core)and General Chemistry Laboratory II (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course4
Mathematics
0 items
Select one of the following two options:
0 items
Option One: Select one course from the following:
3 items
- As published: “Linear Mathematical Modeling (Mason Core)”4
- As published: “Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core)”4
- 4
Option Two: Complete the following courses:
2 items
- 3
- As published: “Calculus with Algebra/Trigonometry, Part B (Mason Core)”3
Geology
1 item
- GEOL 102& GEOL 104Historical Geology (Mason Core)and Historical Geology Laboratory (Mason Core)Not resolved to a course4
Information Technology
1 item
- As published: “Computing for Scientists (Mason Core)”3
Concentration in Conservation (CNSV)
concentration · 37 items
- Select at least 21 credits from the following: 1Not resolved to a course21
- As published: “Special Topics in Environmental Science (May be repeated only when topics vary.)”1-4
- 3
- 4
- As published: “Nature and Culture in Global Wetlands (Mason Core)”4
- 1-3
- As published: “Directed Topic in Environmental Science and Policy 2”1-4
- 60
- 1
- 3
- As published: “RS: Ecological Sustainability (Mason Core)”4
- 3
- 60
- As published: “Field Environmental Science 2”0-4
- 60
- 3
- 3
- 0-4
- 1-3
- 4
- As published: “Selected Topics in Biology 2”4
- As published: “Geography of Resource Conservation (Mason Core)”3
- 3
- 3
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- As published: “Human Dimensions in Conservation (Mason Core)”3
- As published: “RS: Integrated Conservation Strategies (Mason Core) (Synthesis course)”3
- As published: “RS: Conservation Management Planning (Mason Core)”4
- As published: “Research in Conservation (Mason Core)”6
- 1-4
- 1-3
- As published: “The Mysteries of Migration: Consequences for Conservation (Mason Core)”6
Alternative courses may be taken as approved by the program coordinator.
0 items
Concentration in Ecological Science (ECSI)
concentration · 33 items
- Select at least 21 unique credits from the following: 1Not resolved to a course21
- As published: “Special Topics in Environmental Science (May be repeated only when topics vary.)”1-4
- 3
- 3
- 4
- As published: “Nature and Culture in Global Wetlands (Mason Core)”4
- 1-3
- As published: “Directed Topic in Environmental Science and Policy 2”1-4
- 3
- As published: “RS: Ecological Sustainability (Mason Core)”4
- 3
- 60
- 60
- 3
- 4
- As published: “Field Environmental Science 2”0-4
- 4
- 60
- 3
- 3
- 0-4
- 1-3
- 4
- 4
- As published: “Selected Topics in Biology 2”4
- 3
- As published: “Environmental Geology (Mason Core)”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Alternative courses may be taken as approved by the program coordinator.
0 items
Concentration in Environmental Health (EVHL)
concentration · 0 items
Required Courses
2 items
- 3
- 3
Course Options
20 items
- Select at least 15 credits from the following 1Not resolved to a course15
- As published: “Special Topics in Environmental Science (May be repeated only when topics vary.)”1-4
- 1-3
- As published: “Directed Topic in Environmental Science and Policy 2”1-4
- 60
- As published: “Field Environmental Science 2”0-4
- 4
- 3
- 0-4
- 1-3
- BIOL 305& BIOL 306Biology of Microorganismsand Biology of Microorganisms LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Population Geography (Mason Core)”3
- 3
- As published: “Global Health (Mason Core)”3
- 3
Alternative courses may be taken as approved by the program coordinator.
0 items
Concentration in Human and Ecosystem Response to Climate Change (HERC)
concentration · 0 items
Course Options
46 items
- Select 21 unique credits from the following courses; at least 15 of these credits must be in EVPP-prefixed courses: 1Not resolved to a course21
- As published: “Special Topics in Environmental Science (May be repeated only when topics vary.)”1-4
- 3
- As published: “Tackling Wicked Problems in Society & the Environment (Mason Core)”3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Nature and Culture in Global Wetlands (Mason Core)”4
- 1-3
- 1-4
- As published: “RS: Ecological Sustainability (Mason Core)”4
- 3
- 60
- 60
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 0-4
- 3
- 60
- 3
- 1
- 3
- 0-4
- 1-3
- As published: “Global Warming: Weather, Climate, and Society (Mason Core)”3
- As published: “Introduction to the Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science (Mason Core)”3
- As published: “Introduction to the Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science Lab (Mason Core)”1
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1-4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Dynamic Atmosphere and Hydrosphere (Mason Core)”4
- 3
- As published: “Population Geography (Mason Core)”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Global Environmental Ethics (Mason Core)”3
- As published: “Topics in Environmental Philosophy (Mason Core)”3
Alternative courses may be taken as approved by the program coordinator.
0 items
Concentration in Marine, Estuarine and Freshwater Ecology (MEFC)
concentration · 0 items
Required Courses
4 items
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 3
Course Options
24 items
- Select at least 8 credits from the following: 1Not resolved to a course8
- As published: “Special Topics in Environmental Science (May be repeated only when topics vary.)”1-4
- 3
- 4
- 1-3
- As published: “Directed Topic in Environmental Science and Policy 2”1-4
- 60
- 1
- 3
- 3
- 4
- As published: “Field Environmental Science 2”0-4
- 4
- 60
- 3
- 3
- 0-4
- 1-3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 3
Alternative courses may be taken as approved by the program coordinator.
0 items
Concentration in Wildlife Conservation and Management (WICM)
concentration · 0 items
Wildlife Courses
32 items
- Select 6 credits from the following: 1Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 60
- 0-4
- Select 15 credits from the following: 1Not resolved to a course15
- As published: “Special Topics in Environmental Science (May be repeated only when topics vary.)”1-4
- As published: “Undergraduate Research in Environmental Science and Policy 2”1-3
- As published: “Directed Topic in Environmental Science and Policy 2”1-4
- 60
- 3
- 60
- 4
- 60
- 3
- 3
- 0-4
- As published: “Internship 2”1-3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- BIOL 311& BIOL 313General Geneticsand General Genetics LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Mason Core
major core · 0 items
Foundation Requirements
4 items
- Written Communication (lower-level)Not resolved to a course3
- Oral CommunicationNot resolved to a course3
- Quantitative ReasoningNot resolved to a course3
- Information Technology and ComputingNot resolved to a course3
Exploration Requirements
6 items
- ArtsNot resolved to a course3
- Global ContextsNot resolved to a course3
- Global HistoryNot resolved to a course3
- LiteratureNot resolved to a course3
- Natural ScienceNot resolved to a course7
- Social and Behavioral SciencesNot resolved to a course3
Just Societies (optional) 1
0 items
Integration Requirements
3 items
- Written Communication (upper-level)Not resolved to a course3
- Writing Intensive 2Not resolved to a course3
- Mason Apex 3Not resolved to a course3
Admission Requirements
1 item
- Select one of the following options:Not resolved to a course13
Option 1:
3 items
- 3
- 4
- 3
Option 2:
5 items
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 30
- 30
Option 3:
2 items
- 3
- 4
6 credits of BIOL or CONS electives
electives · 0 items
Graduate Course Suggestions
4 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Advanced Standing Courses
0 items
Select from the following options:
0 items
Up to one 500-600 level specialized course from the following:
19 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Remaining credits are selected from the following:
7 items
- 3
- As published: “Mathematical Foundations of QSE 1”3
- As published: “Programming Foundations of QSE 1”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- or: ECE 570 Quantum Computing System Design3
Reserve Credit Courses
0 items
Select up to 6 credits of not previously completed courses from the following:
7 items
- 3
- As published: “Mathematical Foundations of QSE 1”3
- As published: “Programming Foundations of QSE 1”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- or: ECE 570 Quantum Computing System Design3
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