Academics

Environmental Science Overview

The Environmental Science program provides an interdisciplinary foundation in environmental science within the framework of a liberal arts education. Because of the broad spectrum of environmental fields, students are provided with flexibility in selecting a course of study that reflects their specific area(s) of interest (i.e. analytical laboratory studies, field-oriented biology, political science, or some combination). All students in the program are provided with a common foundation (the "Environmental Science Core") and the opportunity to focus their studies in either the Science or Policy Track. This B.S. degree program (57 to 59 hours) prepares students for future study and employment leading to several possible career paths in government, industry, research, and academia. Independent studies and internships are available.

Requirements

Minimum Credits

Major: 57-59

Required Courses

BIO 111, 212 or 213, 314
MAT 111
ECO 223
ENV/BIO 330
ENV 332, 450, 461
Science Track
- CHE 111, 112, 113
- GEL 113 or PHY 109
- 16 hours from the following:
  - BIO 300, 311, 316, 320, 335, 413
  - CHE 201, 202, 309, 310, 305, 315, 337
Environmental Policy Track
- ECO 337
- PHI 345
- CHE 111 or GEL 113
- Six of the following courses (no more than 3 courses from any one discipline):
  - ANT 317/GEO 317, ANT 424
  - BUA 210, BUA 211
  - ECO 221
  - PHI 335
  - POS 305, POS, 315, 335, 409, 430
  - SOC 315
- 1 course from:
  - BIO 300, 311, 316, 320, 335, 413

Contact the Program

Environmental Science Program
c/o Rick Kopp
Georgetown College
400 East College Street
Georgetown, KY 40324

Program Coordinator

Associate Professor Rick Kopp