S_D 2400 and PHL 2015 if taken for the major may be used in GEN ED: ILE: Sustainability & Global Resources; or S_D 3715 /ENG 3715 if taken for the major may count toward GEN ED: ILE: The Human-Animal Bond.
Major Requirements (69-75 Hours)
2. 0 major GPA is required for graduation. Major GPA calculation will include all courses taken in fulfillment of the major requirements. Minimum of 18 semester hours of courses taken to fulfill major requirements must be courses offered by Appalachian.
Students must complete the WID and CAP requirements:
Electives must be chosen in consultation with your SD advisor, and must include at least three courses that address the natural science and physical science dimensions of environmental issues (e.g. BIO, GHY, GLY, PHY, CHE or related statistical skills.) Other courses should address the social sciences or humanities dimensions of environmental issues (see examples on the SD website sd.appstate.edu).
Environmental Specialization (15-18 Hours)
The Environmental Specialization is comprised of courses that have a coherent emphasis relevant to the student’s area of interest and that provide useful skills for social change. Courses for this requirement must be chosen in consultation with your SD advisor. Courses counted for other major requirements may not be counted in the Environmental Specialization. See examples on the SD website www.sd.appstate.edu.
Minor (Optional)
9 hours of a minor must be completed at Appalachian
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