BGS Concentration in Environmental Management and Policy (EMP) | School of Continuing Education at EASTERN


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BGS Concentration for persons interested in Environmental Management (EM)

Environmental Management (EM) is an interdisciplinary BGS that explores the interaction between humans and the environment. This concentration provides a broad-based education. In addition to formal coursework, internships offer students the opportunity to integrate field experiences, laboratory, technical writing and/or computer skills in the investigation of environmental problems. The primary objective of this program is to prepare individuals as environmental technicians and environmental analysts for positions in the private sector or in public service. For the brochure, click here.

Major Concentration Requirements (30 credits)
Required Courses (15 Credits)
Subj	Crse	Title
BIO	200	Ecology and the Environment
ECO	210	Economics
EES	220	Environmental Geology
EES	315	Environmental Science and Society
EES	320	Environmental Management
Required Electives (15 Credits Minimum)
Subj	Crse	Title
ANT	364	Medical Anthropology
BIO	301	Microbes and Your Health
BIO	228	Introduction to Public Health
PBH	310	Process of Science in Society
EES	222	Water and Society
EES	305	Energy Resources and Conservation
EES	321	Watershed Management
EES	323	Drinking Water Management
EES	423	Health and Safety at Hazardous Waste Sites
PSC	350	Public Policy and Decision Making
PSC	351	Environmental Politics and Policy
Internship or Field Experience, optional but can apply to 11 credits of required credits
Subj	Crse	Title
EES	491	Internship in Environmental Earth Science (1-15 credits)
PSC	490	Municipal Government Internship (6-15 credits)
PSC	491	State Government Internship (6-15 credits)
PSC	493	National Government Internship (6-15 credits)

Please see the following faculty member if you are interested in exploring an internship or field experience.

Environmental Earth Science:
Dr. Catherine Carlson, 860-465-5218
carlsonc@easternct.edu

Note: a 15-credit Minor Concentration is required in a different subject.

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EASTERN DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

1. Eastern’s LIBERAL ARTS CORE (LAC) REQUIREMENTS up to 46 credits

Note: LAC Tier I requirement is waived for those transferring a minimum of 27 credits of liberal arts and sciences course work that includes a math course above College Algebra and English composition.

At least two Tier II LAC courses and the Tier III LAC course must be taken through Eastern.

2. Your ACADEMIC MAJOR OR MAJOR/MINOR CONCENTRATIONS for the BGS degree up to 45 credits. See here for available options or design your own BGS degree or Individualized Major. Call the School of Continuing Education for information.

Note: A minimum of 15-24 credits of your Major or Major Concentration must be earned through Eastern and 15 credits must be 300-level or higher.

One of the two required BGS concentrations must be from a subject in the School of Arts and Sciences at Eastern.

3. ELECTIVES as needed
Utilize previous credits here – no matter how long ago you took them, or apply for Credit for Lifelong Learning.

Degree Minimum 120 credits

Note: Within the total 120 credits required for the bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 30 credits must be earned through Eastern coursework. Students must complete 30 credits of coursework numbered 200-level or higher and 30 credits must be 300-level or higher.

Students who transfer fewer than 75 credits must also meet Eastern’s University Writing Competency Requirements.