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College of Arts & Sciences -
Undergraduate
Educational Objectives
| Degree Programs | Major
| Bachelor of Science | Bachelor
of Arts | Minor
Introduction
The goal of the undergraduate program in Ecosystem Science and Policy (ECS) is to educate the next generation of environmental leaders. The ECS program provides students with a broad background in environmental issues from a variety of perspectives, along with in-depth education in an area of specialization.
Educational Objectives
The ECS major offers a series of problem-based learning courses, culminating in a capstone course in the senior year team-taught by scientist and non-scientist faculty, emphasizing integration of science and policy approaches to real-world environmental issues. This preparation gives students both the theoretical background and technical skills to pursue an environmental career, including teaching and research as well as for careers in government and private industries concerned with the environment.
Degree Programs
The Ecosystem Science and Policy program offers two undergraduate degree major programs: a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). The ECS degree is a double major program. Students earning a B.S. in ECS must also complete a second major from one of the following disciplines: biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, geological sciences, mathematics, microbiology, or physics. Students earning a B.A. in ECS must also complete a second major in a non-science area or the B. A. major in Geological Sciences or the B. A. major in Biology. Students are required to complete either a research internship with an environmental organization or a research project with the Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy or with other UM faculty. Students earning dual degrees, for example from the College of Engineering and College of Arts and Sciences, must complete the ECS major and a minor in another area (typically mathematics).
Only those courses passed with a grade of "C-"
or better in the ECS core may be applied to the major or minor.
All ECS majors are required to maintain an overall cumulative
grade point average of 2.5 or better in order to graduate
with a double major in ECS.
Majors
Bachelor of Science Degree
The B.S. degree is recommended in preparation for careers in science, including graduate schools, professional schools, technical careers in government and private industries concerned with the environment, and high school or college teaching. In addition to the College of Arts and Sciences general degree requirements, the B.S. requirements are as follows:
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The B.A. degree is recommended in preparation for careers in law and government, including professional schools and careers in government and private industries concerned with the environment. In addition to the College of Arts and Sciences general degree requirements, the B.A. requirements are as follows:
Minor
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