Track I Specialization in Forestry
Career info links: Society of American Foresters Forestry Careers, US Forest Service Jobs, Forestry USA Career Resources
Eighteen upper division (300-400 level) credits in the specialization area are required. At least one course should emphasize
analytical, lab or field research methods.
Specialization Courses
NREM 380
Tropical Forestry and Agroforestry
Pre: CHEM 151+ & BIOL 171+
3
NREM 480
Applied Forest Ecology
Pre: 301 & 380, or consent
3
NREM 450
Wildlife Ecology and Management
Pre: BIOL 172, or consent
3
NREM 351
Enterprise Management
PEPS 405
Plant Pathogens and Diseases
Pre: 210/BOT 101/MICR 130, or consent
4
PEPS 481
Weed Science
Pre: CHEM 152 & TPSS 200, or consent
3
GEOG 400
Vegetation and the Climate System
Pre: 101/300/401/402/405/MET 101/
3
3
MET 200/MET 302/MET 303/MET 310,
or consent
TPSS 430
Nursery Management
Pre: 200 & 364, or consent
3
TPSS 450
Nutrient Management of Soils and Plants
Pre: 304 & CHEM 161, or consent
4
Research Methods Courses
BOT 453
Plant Ecology and Environmental Measurements
Pre: one of 101/BIOL 172/ZOOL 101
4
BOT 454
Vegetation Ecology
Pre: one of 101/BIOL 172/ZOOL 101
4
BOT 461
Systematics of Vascular Plants
Pre: 101/college general biology
4
TPSS 420
Plant Propagation
Pre: 200, or consent
3
GEOG 412
Environmental Impact Assessment
Pre: junior standing+, or consent
3
GEOG 472
Field Mapping
Pre: junior standing+, or consent
3
BIOL 363
Biological Field Studies
Pre: C (not C-) or better in 265/265L (or
equivalent), or consent
V
Other Suggestions
•
Can meet academic requirements for professional forester positions of State of Hawaii Division of Forestry and
Wildlife (DOFAW), see Forestry Specialization document and consult with a NREM advisor for help.
•
DOFAW and the US Forest Service both offer summer jobs that can be used as internships. See USAJobs.gov for a
complete list of federal positions.
•
Students seeking more specific forestry instruction are encouraged to consider a semester exchange at a university that
offers an accredited forestry program. Visit the Society of American Foresters Accreditation and Recognition webpage
for a list of programs.
Track I Specialization in Plant Ecology, Conservation, and Management
Career info links: Forestry Careers, Forest Scientists, Hawaii Forest Industry Assn., Hawaii forest land conservation.
Eighteen upper division (300-400 level) credits in the specialization area are required. At least one course should emphasize
analytical, lab or field research methods.
Specialization Courses
NREM 380
Tropical Forestry and Agroforestry
Pre: CHEM 151+ & and BIOL 171+
3
NREM 480
Applied Forest Ecology
Pre: 301 & 380, or consent
3
NREM 450
Wildlife Ecology and Management
Pre: BIOL 172, or consent
3
NREM 461
Soil and Water Conservation
Pre: 301/304
3
PEPS 350
Invasive Pest Species
TPSS 481
Weed Science
Pre: 200 & CHEM 152, or consent
3
BOT 350
Resource Management and Conservation in Hawaii
Pre: college general biology
3
BOT 450
Natural History of Hawaiian Islands
Pre: one DB at college level
3
BOT 453
Plant Ecology and Environmental Measurements
Pre: one of 101/BIOL 172/ZOOL 101
4
BOT 454
Vegetation Ecology
Pre: one of 101/BIOL 172/ZOOL 101
4
BOT 456
Plant-Animal Interactions
Pre: 201&201L/BIOL 265&265L
3
BOT 461
Systematics of Vascular Plants
Pre: 101 or college general biology
4
BOT 470+L
Plant Physiology
Pre: CHEM 152 & BIOL 171, or consent
4
GEOG 309
Introduction to Biogeography
Pre: sophomore standing+, or consent
3
BIOL 425
Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Pre: C (not C-)+ in 265&265L, or consent
3
3
Research Methods Courses
BOT 301+L
Plant Conservation Biology
Pre: 202&202L, or consent
4
BIOL 363
Biological Field Studies
Pre: C (not C-)+ in 265&265L
V
(or equivalent), or consent
BIOL 483
Introduction to Bioinformatics Topics for Biologists
Pre: 171 (or equivalent), or consent
3
GEOG 413
Resource Management
Pre: junior standing+
3
MATH 471
Probability
Pre: 244 (or concurrent)/253A (or
3
concurrent), or consent
MATH 472
Statistical Inference
Pre: 471 or consent
3
Other Suggestions
•
Many of the Botany and Biology Courses above have BIOL 265+L (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) as a
prerequisite. This is an excellent class for this concentration and highly recommended.
•
Keep track of Special Course Offerings (e.g., NREM 491) which may be applicable to this specialization (check with
your advisor to be sure).
•
Take advantage of as many volunteer and internship opportunities as possible while you are in school. You will be
competing against many people when you start applying for jobs, and the more experience you have the more
competitive you will be. Many opportunities available in Hawaii from Pono Pacific, Nature Conservancy, or listed at
HEAR conservation jobs board.
•
Talk to professors in NREM (and other departments) who are doing research that interests you to see if there are paid or
volunteer job opportunities that you could participate in. US Forest Service's Pacific Southwest Research Station and
USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center also employ student researchers.
Track I Specialization in Wildlife Management
Career info links: Careers in Wildlife Conservation, Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists video and Career Summary.
Eighteen upper division (300-400 level) credits in the specialization area are required. At least one course should emphasize
analytical, lab or field research methods.
Specialization Courses
NREM 450
Wildlife Ecology and Management
Pre: BIOL 172,or consent
3
ZOOL 320
Vertebrate Zoology
Pre: BIOL 265. Co-requisite ZOOL 320L
3
ZOOL 439
Animal Ecology
Pre: BIOL 265 & MATH 205/215/241,
3
or consent)
ZOOL 460
Avian Biology
Pre: BIOL 265
3
ZOOL 480
Evolutionary Biology
Pre: BIOL 265
3
BOT 450
Natural History of the Hawaiian Islands
Pre: one semester of DB at college level
3
BOT 454
Vegetation Ecology
Pre: one of 101/BIOL 172/ZOOL 101
4
BOT 456
Plant-Animal Interactions
Pre: 201&201L/BIOL 265&265L
3
BIOL 375
Concepts of Genetics
Pre: C (not C-)+ in 171&171L and 275&275L
3
, or consent
BIOL 331
Marine Mammal Biology
Pre: C (not C-)+ in 171&171L, 172&172L,
3
265&265L, or consent
Research Methods Courses
ZOOL 631
Biometry
Pre: MATH 215/MATH216/MATH241/
4
MATH251A, or consent
ZOOL 320L
Vertebrate Zoology Lab
Pre: BIOL 172 & 172L. Co-requisite ZOOL 320 2
ZOOL 439L
Animal Ecology Lab
Pre: BIOL 265
2
BIOL 331L
Marine Mammal Biology Lab
Pre: C (not C-)+ in 171&171L, 172&172L,
2
265&265L, 331 (or concurrent), or consent
Other Suggestions
•
Many upper division Zoology courses have BIOL 265 as a prerequisite. BOT 101 may be needed to take upper division
Botany courses.
•
Take extra courses in population dynamics, habitat management, conservation biology, and related areas. Consider
doing a double major or minor in Zoology for greater depth and professional expertise.
•
Join The Wildlife Society. Take the courses needed to become a Certified Wildlife Biologist.
•
Work or intern on terrestrial vertebrate research projects, animal control, animal handling, or a zoo. Review federal
government jobs for "wildlife biologist" and "wildlife scientist" by the US Fish & Wildlife Service at USAjobs.
Track I Specialization in Soil & Water Conservation
Career info links: Conservation Scientists (video), Soil Scientist, federal government GS-470 Soil Science
Series qualifications.
Eighteen upper division (300-400 level) credits in the specialization area are required. At least one course should emphasize
analytical, lab or field research methods.
Specialization Courses
GEOG 303
General Geomorphology
Pre: 101&101L/GG 101&GG 101L
3
GEOG 305
Water and Society
Pre: sophomore standing+, or consent
3
GG 301
Mineralogy
Pre: 200 & (CHEM 162&162L/ CHEM 171&
4
171L), or consent
GG 309
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Pre: 200 & 301, or consent
4
OCN 320
Aquatic Pollution
Pre: 201, or consent
3
GEOG 405
Water in the Environment
Pre: 101/300/400/401/402/MET 101/MET 200/ 3
MET 302/MET 303/MET 310, or consent
OCN 450
Aquaculture Production
Pre: ANSC 321&ANSC 445, or BIOL 172
3
&172L & CHEM 162&162L +
TPSS 300
Tropical Production Systems
Pre: 200, or consent
4
TPSS 435
Environmental Soil Chemistry
Pre: 304, or consent
3
NREM 461
Soil and Water Conservation
Pre: 301/304
3
NREM 463
Irrigation and Water Management
Pre: 203 (or equivalent) & NREM/TPSS 304
3
(or equivalent), or consent
Research Methods Courses
MET 305
Meteorological Instruments & Observations
Pre: 302 & PHYS 272&272L
3
HWST 351
Mahi‘ai Kalo I: Taro Cultivation
Pre: 107
3
GEOG 472
Field Mapping
Pre: junior standing+, or consent
3
TPSS 450
Nutrient Management of Soils and Plants
Pre: 304 & CHEM 161, or consent
4
TPSS 460
Soil and Plant Environment
Pre: 304 & (PHYS 151/PHYS 170), or consent 3
TPSS 481
Weed Science
Pre: 200 & CHEM 152, or consent
3
NREM 662
Watershed Hydrology
Pre: 203 (or equivalent) & 304 (or equivalent)
3
,or consent
Other Suggestions
•
Take NREM 304 as soon as possible (CHEM 161 prereq).
•
Volunteer for a field day with a conservation group like a Hawaii watershed partnership or island invasive species
committee.
•
Internships are available from NRCS Pacific Islands office and Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps.
•
Consider doing a minor in Geology & Geophysics (GG) to broaden your understanding and get more field methods.
Track I Specialization in Coastal Ecology and Management
Career info links: Coastal Management careers, Marine Related Careers, Aquatic Sciences Careers, Society of Wetland
Scientists Jobs Board, Coastal & Estuarine Scientists.
Eighteen upper division (300-400 level) credits in the specialization area are required. At least one course should emphasize
analytical, lab or field research methods.
Specialization Courses
BIOL 301
Marine Ecology and Evolution
Pre: C (not C-)+ in 265&265L, 275&275L (or
3
concurrent), and OCN 201; or consent
GEOG 305
Water and Society
Pre: sophomore standing+, or consent
3
GG 309
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Pre: 200 and 301, or consent
4
OCN 320
Aquatic Pollution
Pre: 201, or consent
3
HWST 351
Mahi‘ai Kalo I: Taro Cultivation
Pre: 107
3
GEOG 405
Water in the Environment
Pre: 101/300/400/401/402/MET 101/MET 200/ 3
MET 302/MET 303/MET 310, or consent
OCN 450
Aquaculture Production
Pre: ANSC 321&ANSC 445; or
3
BIOL 172&172L & CHEM 162&162L+
ZOOL 410
Corals and Coral Reefs
Pre: BIOL 265
3
GG 420
Coastal Geology
Pre: 309, or consent
3
NREM 461
Soil and Water Conservation
Pre: 301/304
3
ZOOL 466
Fisheries Science
Pre: 410/465/470/608/ 620, or consent
3
ZOOL 470
Limnology
Pre: BIOL 172, or consent. Co-requisite: ZOOL 2
470L
BOT 480
Algal Diversity and Evolution
Pre: 101/BIOL 172/MICR 351/ZOOL 101
4
or consent
NREM 665
Coastal and Wetland Ecology and Management
Pre: advanced undergraduate coursework in
hydrology, soils, and ecosystem ecology
recommended
3
Pre: C (not C-)+ in 265&265L, 275&275L
2
Research Methods Courses
BIOL 301L
Marine Ecology and Evolution Lab
(or concurrent), and OCN 201; or consent
GG 305
Geological Field Methods
Pre: 302 & 303 & 309
3
GEOG 370
Aerial Photo and Image Interpretation
Pre: 104, or consent
3
GG 461
Geospatial Information
Pre: 200 (or equivalent)
3
ZOOL 470L
Limnology Lab
Pre: BIOL 172 or consent.
1
Other Suggestions
•
Take BIOL 172+L and BIOL 265 as soon as possible since they are prerequisites for upper division Zoology courses.
•
Volunteer or look for an internship with UH Manoa affiliates--the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) at
Coconut Island or the Waikiki Aquarium. Join a professional association like The Coastal Society or Coastal and
Estuarine Research Federation.
•
Volunteer or intern at Hanauma Bay, Papahanamokuakea Marine National Monument, Malama Maunalua, Surfrider,
Reefwatch, or other nongovernmental organizations that manage coastal ecosystems.
Track I Specialization in GIS & Remote Sensing
Career info links: GIS Careers (video), GIS Career Resources, GIS Jobs Clearinghouse, ASPRS Career Brochure
Eighteen upper division (300-400 level) credits in the specialization area are required. At least one course should emphasize
analytical, lab or field research methods.
Specialization Courses
GIS
GEOG 388
Introduction to GIS
Pre: 104 or consent
3
GG 461
Geospatial Information
Pre: 200 (or equivalent)
3
Cartography & Mapping
GEOG 376
Map Design and Production
Pre: junior standing+, or consent
3
GEOG 387
GIS Data Visualization
Pre: 380/SOCS 225/ECON 321, or consent
3
GEOG 472
Field Mapping
Pre: junior standing+, or consent
3
Databases
ICS 321
Data Storage & Retrieval
Pre: 211, or consent
3
ICS 421
Database Systems
Pre: 311 & 321, or consent
3
Natural Resource Sciences
NREM 450
Wildlife Ecology & Management
Pre: BIOL 172, or consent
3
NREM 461
Soil & Water Conservation
Pre: 301/304
3
NREM 480
Applied Forest Ecology
Pre: 301 & 380, or consent
3
NREM 685
Landscape Ecology
Pre: graduate students, or consent
3
BOT 450
Natural History of Hawaiian Islands
Pre: one semester of biological sciences at
3
college level
GEOG 405
Water in the Environment
Pre: 100/ 300/400/401/402/MET 101/MET 200 3
/MET 302/MET 303/MET 310, or consent
Research Methods Courses
Remote Sensing
GEOG 370
Aerial Photo and Image Interpretation
Pre: 104, or consent
3
GEOG 470
Remote Sensing
Pre: 370, or consent
3
GG 460
Geological Remote Sensing
Pre: 200, or consent
4
NREM 677
Remote Sensing of the Environment
Pre: one physics, one calculus, and one
3
statistics course, or consent.
Recommended: either GEOG 470 or GG 460 or
one introductory remote sensing course
Statistical Methods
GEOG 680
Geospatial Analysis of Natural Resource Data
PH 655
Biostatistics I
Pre: 388/ZOOL 631, or consent
Other Suggestions
•
Take at least two natural resource science courses. Take MATH 241 to meet FS requirement. MATH 242 & 371 are
highly recommended. Most of the GEOG courses listed above have GEOG 104 prerequisite. PHYS 152+L is highly
recommended before taking any remote sensing courses.
3
3
Track I Specialization in Watershed Hydrology
Career info links: Watershed Hydrologist, Water Management Specialist, Soil Water Conservationist; Natural Resource
Manager
Eighteen upper division (300-400 or higher level) credits in the specialization area are required. At least one course should
emphasize analytical, lab or field research methods.
Specialization Courses
NREM 461
Soil and Water Conservation
Pre: 301 or 304
3
NREM 463
Irrigation and Water Management
Pre: 203 (or equivalent) & NREM/TPSS 304 or 3
equivalent), or consent. (Cross-listed as TPSS 463
CEE 320
Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals
Pre: 271
4
CEE 424
Applied Hydrology
Pre: 305 and 320 or consent
3
GEOG 405
Water in the Environment
Pre: 103/303/400/401/402/MET 101/MET 200 3
/MET 302/MET 303/MET 310, or consent
NREM 660
Hydrologic Processes in Soils
Pre: CEE 424, or consent
3
(Cross-listed as BE 664 and CEE 625)
NREM 662
Watershed Hydrology
Pre: 203 (or equivalent) & 304 (or equivalent)
3
,or consent
CEE 627
Groundwater Hydrology
Recommendation: 424, or consent
3
Research Methods Courses
BE 440
Bioremediation: Principles and Practices
Pre: 260&CHEM 161&PHYS 170, or consent
3
GG 455
Hydrogeology
Pre: MATH 242/MATH 252A, or consent
3
GEOG 472
Field Mapping
Pre: junior standing+, or consent
3
NREM 665
Coastal and Wetland Ecology and Management
Pre: advanced undergraduate coursework in
3
hydrology, soils, and ecosystem ecology
recommended
NREM 664
Small Watershed Modeling
Pre: CEE 324 (or concurrent)/GG 425 (or
3
concurrent)/ BS degree from NREM, or consent
CEE 644
Water Quality Modeling
Recommendations: 422&431, or consent
3
GG 655
Groundwater Modeling
Pre: CEE 627,or consent
3
(Cross-listed as CEE 623)
Other Suggestions
•
Take NREM 304 (Fundamentals of Soil Science) as soon as possible (Pre: one of CHEM 161, 171, 181A, or consent).
•
Volunteer for a field day with a conservation group like a Hawaii watershed partnership or island invasive species
committee.
•
Internships are available from NRCS Pacific Islands office and Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps.
•
Consider doing a minor in Geology & Geophysics (GG) to broaden your understanding and get more field methods.
Track II Specialization in Natural Resource Planning
Career info links: Urban and Regional Planners (video), American Planning Association Career Development, City and
Regional Planning Aides
Twelve upper division credits in social science disciplines and nine credits must be in a single discipline.
One upper division course in social science research (analytical or field) methods, or in advanced communication
methods/skills (COM, JOUR, or SP alpha). Nine upper division credits in specific resource area(s) or in field study method(s)
are also needed. See Track 1 lists for suggestions.
Specialization Courses
in geography
GEOG 305
Water and Society
GEOG 325
World Resources and Economic Development
GEOG 330
Culture and Environment
Pre: sophomore standing+, or consent
3
3
Pre: 102/151, or consent
3
Pre: 101/BIOL 101/BIOL 123,
3
GEOG 340-368 Geography of … (selected places)
GEOG 410
Human Role in Environmental Change
& (326/BIOL 310), or consent
GEOG 412
Environmental Impact Assessment
Pre: junior standing+, or consent
3
GEOG 422
Agriculture, Food and Society
Pre: junior standing+, or consent
3
closely related multidisciplinary
PLAN 310
Introduction to Planning
Pre: junior standing, or consent
3
ECON 350
Sustainable Development
Pre: 120/130/131, or consent
3
NREM 477
GIS for Resource Managers
Pre: 310/MATH 140/MATH 373, GEOG 370
4
(or concurrent)/GEOG 375 (or concurrent)/ GEOG
387 (or concurrent), 301; or consent
Research Methods or Advanced Communications Courses
GEOG 412
Environmental Impact Assessment
Pre: junior standing +, or consent
3
PLAN 310
Introduction to Planning
Pre: junior standing, or consent
3
NREM 477
GIS for Resource Managers
Pre: 310/MATH 140/MATH 373, GEOG 370
4
(or concurrent)/GEOG 375 (or concurrent)/GEOG
387 (or concurrent), and 301; or consent
SOC 475
Analysis in Survey Research
COMG 455
Conflict Management
3
Pre: 151/170/181/185/251/301/381
3
Other Suggestions
•
Take PLAN 310 your junior year, before doing an internship.
•
Intern at a government planning or natural resources agency, land development company, or environmental consulting
firm.
•
Take extra methods courses, including GIS, to gain more technical skills.
•
Select Track II natural resources electives in related areas like water, agriculture, or natural conservation.
Track II Specialization in Cultural Resources Management
Career info links: Urban and Regional Planners (video), American Planning Association Career Development, City and
Regional Planning Aides
Twelve upper division credits in social science disciplines and nine credits must be in a single discipline.
One upper division course in social science research (analytical or field) methods, or in advanced communication
methods/skills (COM, JOUR, or SP alpha). Nine upper division credits in specific resource area(s) or in field study method(s)
are also needed. See Track 1 lists for suggestions.
Specialization Courses
in anthropology
ANTH 316
Anthropology of Tourism
3
ANTH 350
Pacific Island Cultures
Pre: sophomore standing or consent
3
ANTH 415
Ecological Anthropology
Pre: 152
3
ANTH 444
Spiritual Ecology
Pre: junior standing, or consent
3
ANTH 445
Sacred Places
Pre: junior standing, or consent
3
ANTH 486
Peoples of Hawai‘i
Pre: junior standing, or consent
3
AMST 474
Preservation: Hawai‘i, Asia, and the Pacific
IS 331
Science and Culture
3
Pre: upper division, or consent
3
closely related multidisciplinary
AMST 418
Hawai‘i’s Multiculturalism
3
AMST 425
American Environmental History
3
ES 320
Hawai‘i and the Pacific
Pre: one social sciences core course
3
GEOG 330
Culture and Environment
Pre: 102/151, or consent
3
Research Methods or Advanced Communications Courses
ANTH 370
Ethnographic Field Techniques
Pre: 152
V
AMST 457
Museum Interpretations
Pre: Consent
3
COM 340
Intercultural Communication
Pre: COM major, or consent
3
GEOG 412
Environmental Impact Assessment
Pre: junior standing+, or consent
3
SOC 478
Analysis in Field Research Methods
COMG 333
Storytelling
3
Pre: 151/170/181/185/251/301, or consent
Other Suggestions
•
Take extra methods courses or attend a summer field school in archaeology to gain more job-related skills.
•
Enroll in a college study-abroad program and/or travel to learn about different cultures.
•
Intern at government resource agency, conservancy organization, nature preserve, or private environmental planning
firm.
•
Select Track II natural resource electives in natural history, geological resources, field research & conservation, or
ethnobotany that complement specialization.
3
Track II Specialization in Environmental Policy & Development
Career info links: Environmental Policy, Legislation and Regulation, Environmental & Ecological Economics, International
Institute for Sustainable Development (videos)
Twelve upper division credits in social science disciplines and nine credits must be in a single discipline. One upper division
course in social science research (analytical or field) methods, or in advanced communication methods/skills (COM, JOUR,
or COMG). Nine upper division credits in specific resource area(s) or in field study method(s) are also needed. See Track 1
lists for suggestions.
Specialization Courses
in economics
ECON 301
Intermediate Microeconomics
Pre: 130, or consent
3
ECON 311
The Economy of Hawai‘i
Pre: 120/130/131, or consent
3
ECON 320
Introduction to Tourism Economics
Pre: 120/130/131, or consent
3
ECON 350
Sustainable Development
Pre: 120/130/131, or consent
3
ECON 358
Environmental Economics
Pre: 120/130/131, or consent
3
ECON 415
Asian Economic Development
Pre: 120/130/131, or consent
3
ECON 418
Pacific Island Economies
Pre: 120/130/131, or consent
3
ECON 450
Public Finance
Pre: 301
3
ECON 458
Project Evaluation and Resource Management
Pre: 301
3
closely related multidisciplinary
GEOG 325
World Resources and Economic Development
3
PLAN 310
Introduction to Planning
Pre: junior standing, or consent
3
PEPS 451
Environmental Law
Pre: junior or senior standing
3
ES 350
Economic Change and Hawai‘i’s People
Pre: one social sciences core course
3
Pre: 321/MATH 241/BUS 310/NREM310
3
Research Methods or Advanced Communications Courses
ECON 425
Introduction to Econometrics
/(MATH 251A&NREM 203)/(MATH371&MATH
373)/(MATH 471&MATH 472); or consent
ECON 427
Economic Forecasting
Pre: 321/BUS 310/NREM 310/(MATH 251A
3
&NREM 203)/(MATH 371& MATH 373)/(MATH
471&MATH 472);or consent
NREM 429
Spreadsheet Modeling for Business and Economic Analysis
3
Pre: 220/ECON 130, 310/ECON 321; or consent
NREM 458
Environmental Benefit Cost Analysis
Pre: senior level or graduate standing, or consent 3
COMG 351
Professional Presentations
Pre: 251, or consent
Other Suggestions
•
Join an environment-related student organization like Sustainable Saunders.
•
Intern at a natural resource company, government legislative office or executive department, or an international
development agency.
•
Take ECON 301 to get foundation and additional training in quantitative methods, which will enhance job prospects.
•
Broaden your perspectives by taking development courses in other social sciences.
3
Track II Specialization in Environmental Organizing & Advocacy
Career info links: Environmental Advocacy, Environmental Outreach
Twelve upper division credits in social science disciplines and nine credits must be in a single discipline.
One upper division course in social science research (analytical or field) methods, or in advanced communication
methods/skills (COM, JOUR, or COMG alpha). Nine upper division credits in specific resource area(s) or in field study
method(s) are also needed. See Track 1 lists for suggestions.
Specialization Courses
in political science
POLS 301
Hawai‘i Politics
Pre: any 100/200 level POLS course, or consent 3
POLS 302
Native Hawaiian Politics
Pre: any 100/200 level POLS course, or consent 3
POLS 315
Global Politics/International Relations
Pre: sophomore standing+, or consent
3
POLS 319
International Organization
Pre: sophomore standing+, or consent
3
POLS 342
Political Design and Futuristics
Pre: any 100 level POLS course, or consent
3
POLS 378
Topics in American Politics
POLS 382
Political Leadership
Pre: sophomore standing+, or consent
3
POLS 383
Politics and Public Policy II
Pre: any 100 level POLS course, or consent
3
POLS 385
American Politics
3
3
closely related multidisciplinary
FAMR 350
Leadership and Group Process
Pre: 230 or APDM 200, or consent
3
PACE 310
Survey Peace and Conflict Studies
Pre: any social science 100- or 200-level course 3
,or consent
Research Methods or Advanced Communications Courses
PACE 477
Culture and Conflict Resolution
Pre: any DS course, or consent
3
SOC 475
Analysis in Survey Research
COMG 364
Persuasion
Pre: 151/170/181/185/251/301, or consent
3
COMG 454
Political Communication
Pre: upper division standing, or consent
3
COMG 464
The Evolution of Public Discourse in the Digital Era
Pre: 364, or consent
3
3
Other Suggestions
•
Join a UH environment club or volunteer with a community/activist group, especially for public education and
fundraising activities.
•
Take extra classes or other training in media skills like webpage design, blogging, videos, social networks.
•
Intern with a non-profit environmental group, trade organization, public relations office or government official.
•
Minor in Speech to expand communication abilities.
Track II Specialization in Community Resource Management
Career info links: Social Ecology, O*NET Online summary for Social and Community Service Managers, Environmental
Justice
Twelve upper division credits in social science disciplines and nine credits must be in a single discipline.
One upper division course in social science research (analytical or field) methods, or in advanced communication
methods/skills (COM, JOUR, or SP alpha). Nine upper division credits in specific resource area(s) or in field study method(s)
are also needed. See Track 1 lists for suggestions.
Specialization Courses
in sociology
SOC 300
Principles of Sociological Inquiry
4
SOC 301
Survey of Urban Sociology
3
SOC 311
Survey of Social Inequality and Stratification
3
SOC 316
Survey of Social Change
3
SOC 401
Analysis in Urban Sociology
3
SOC 415
Technology and Society
3
FAMR 350
Leadership and Group Process
Pre: 230 or APDM 200, or consent
3
COMG 352
Group Decision-Making and Leadership
Pre: 151/170/181/185/251/301, or consent
3
COMG 455
Conflict Management
Pre: 151/170/181/185/251/301/381
3
closely related multidisciplinary
ES 350
Economic Change and Hawai‘i’s People
Pre: one social sciences core course
3
PLAN 310
Introduction to Planning
Pre: junior standing, or consent
3
COMG 361
Leadership Skills
Pre: 151/170/181/185/251/301, or consent
3
POLS 316
International Relations
Pre: sophomore standing+, or consent
3
Research Methods or Advanced Communications Courses
SOC 475
Analysis in Survey Research
3
SOC 478
Analysis in Field Research Methods
3
PACE 447
Mediation Skills: UH Basic
Pre: any Social Science 100 or 200 level course 3
, or consent
PACE 477
Culture and Conflict Resolution
Pre: any DS course, or consent
3
Other Suggestions
•
Get involved with a community group like Mālama Hawai‘i or Hawaii Nature Conservancy and work on local projects
and environmental issues.
•
Intern with a non-profit environmental organization, resource management company or government agency.
•
Consider developing a sub-specialization like education & outreach, project management, or public relations.
•
With advisor approval, you can substitute SOC 476 Social Statistics for NREM 310 requirement.
Track II Specialization in Green Enterprises and Sustainability
Career info links: Greener Careers at GreenBiz.com, Ecological Entrepreneur, Green Energy Career Guide and Jobs, O*NET
Online summary for Green Marketers
Twelve upper division credits in social science disciplines and nine credits must be in a single discipline.
One upper division course in social science research (analytical or field) methods, or in advanced communication
methods/skills (COM, JOUR, or SP alpha). Nine upper division credits in specific resource area(s) or in field study method(s)
are also needed. See Track 1 lists for suggestions.
Specialization Courses
in applied economics
NREM 341
Accounting and Financial Analysis
Pre: 220/ECON 130, or consent
3
BUS 313
Economic and Financial Environment of Global Business
BUS 314
Business Finance
Pre: ACC 202, or consent
3
BUS 315
Global Management and Organizational Behavior
Pre: PSY 100/SOC 100
3
BUS 345
Strategic Management
Pre: all core courses and graduating
3
3
senior standing
MGT 320
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
3
ECON 301
Intermediate Microeconomics
Pre: 130, or consent
3
ECON 300
Intermediate Macroeconomic
Pre: 131, or consent
3
ECON 362
Trade Policy and Globalization
Pre: 120, 130/131, or consent
3
ECON 350
Sustainable Development
Pre: 120/130/131, or consent
3
ECON 358
Environmental Economics
Pre: 120, 130/131,or consent
3
closely related multidisciplinary
BUS 312
Principles of Marketing
BLAW 360
International Business Law
HRM 351
Human Resource Management
3
Pre: 200
3
3
Research Methods or Advanced Communications Courses
MKT 321
Marketing Research
Pre: BUS 310 & BUS 312, or consent
3
MKT 410
Software Tools in Marketing
Pre: BUS 310 & BUS 312, or consent
3
ECON 425
Introduction to Econometrics
Pre: 321/MATH 241/BUS 310/NREM 3
310/(MATH 251A&NREM 203)/(MATH
371& MATH 373)/(MATH 471& MATH
472), or consent
ECON 427
Economic Forecasting
Pre: 321/BUS 310/NREM 310/(MATH 3
3251A&NREM 203)/(MATH 371&MATH
373)/(MATH 471&MATH 472), or consent
NREM 429
Spreadsheet Modeling for Business and Economic Analysis
Pre: 220/ECON 130, 310/ECON 321
3
, or consent
NREM 458
Environmental Benefit Cost Analysis
Pre: senior level or graduate standing,
3
or consent
COMG 351
Professional Presentations
Pre: 251, or consent
3
COMG 364
Persuasion
Pre: 151/170/181/185/251/301
3
, or consent
Other Suggestions
•
You can take both NREM 341 and NREM 351 to meet a Track II requirement plus one depth elective. With advisor
approval, ACC 201-202 can substitute for the NREM 341 requirement.
•
Additional training in quantitative methods will enhance job prospects.
•
Intern with a natural resource-based firm, environmental products/services/consulting company (or sustainability
division of traditional company), business arm of a green community or an environmental organization.
•
Select Track II natural resource electives in emerging areas such as organic/sustainable resource systems, alternative
energy, resource use efficiency, waste management & recycling, green building.
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