Electives (12-13 Hours)
Electives must be chosen in consultation with your SD advisor, and must include courses that address the natural science dimensions of environmental issues and courses that address the social science or humanities dimensions of environmental issues (see examples on the SD website, sd.appstate.edu).
Focus Area (9 Hours)
The Focus Area is made up of courses that form a single, coherent emphasis relevant to the student’s area of interest such as Sustainable Agriculture, Renewable Energy Technology, Globalization and Development, Ecology, Environmental Policy and Politics, etc. (see samples on the SD website, www.sd.appstate.edu). Credit hours from study abroad, an internship, or an advanced internship may be used in the student’s Focus Area, as appropriate. Courses counted toward other major requirements may not be counted in the Focus Area. Your SD advisor must approve all courses for this requirement.
Skills Area (6 Hours)
The Skills Area is made up of courses offered throughout the University that provide useful skills for Environmental Studies. (see samples on the SD website, www.sd.appstate.edu). Courses counted toward other major requirements may not be counted in the Skills Area. Your SD advisor must approve all courses for this requirement.
