Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BS in Environmental Science
(111-120 Credits)
Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Geology
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Why Environmental Science?
Environmental challenges aren't going away. As global
warming, ocean depopulation, soil contamination,
deforestation and other environmental problems grow more
acute, there will be a growing need for professionals with a
passion for protecting our world-and the knowledge to do it.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 25% increase in jobs in
environmental science within the next decade-a much faster
growth outlook than the economy as a whole, driven by a
growing population and increased demands on natural
resources. The biggest employers include private-sector
consulting firms as well as local, state, and federal agencies.
Degree Options
BS in Environmental Science w/ Biology Emphasis
BS in Environmental Science w/ Chemistry Emphasis
BS in Environmental Science w/ Geology Emphasis
Program Requirements
Visit the Environmental Science Program web page:
http://www.ewu.edu/cshe/programs/environmental-science
Department Chair
Ross Black
Professor of Biology
264 Science Hall
rblack@ewu.edu
Department Assistant
Carolyn Harbolt
130 Science Hall
charbolt@ewu.edu
Sample Careers
Hydrologist
Environmental
Chemist
Environmental
Consultant
Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that
Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements – Biology Option
Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in
the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.
WRITTEN COMPOSITION (6 credits)
ENGL 101 English Composition (3)
ENGL 102 English Composition (3)
ENGL 101 College Composition:
Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition:
Analysis/Research/Document (5)
ORAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)
COMM 101 Intro to Speech
CMST 201 Public Speaking (5)
Communication (3)
MATHEMATICAL WAYS OF KNOWING (3-5 credits)
MATH 380 Elementary Probability & Stats (5)
MATH 253 Principles of Applied Stats (3)
SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING (8 credits)
BIOL 202(L) General Zoology (4)
BIOL 173 Biology III (5)
BIOL 231(L) General Ecology (4)
BIOL 172 Biology II (5)
HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED (4-6 credits)
INTR 250 Integrative Inquiry (3)
General Elective Credit (5)
ELECTIVES (20-24 credits)
CHEM 111(L) Principles of General College
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 112(L) Principles of General College
CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 153 General Chemistry (5)
ENSI 119(L) Intro to Environmental Science (4)
ENVS 100 Intro to Environmental Science (5)
*1 semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate quarter credits, multiply semester credits by 1.5.
Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU

Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum)
• ANTH225 Native People of North America
(3)
• AIST101 Intro to American Indian Studies
(3)
• COMM220 Intro to Intercultural
Communication (3)
• ENGL 285 American Indian Literature (3)
• ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural
Literature (3)
• HIST240 American Indian History (3)
• SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3)
• SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)

International Studies (4 quarter credit
minimum)
• FLAN207 Contemporary World Cultures
(3)
• HIST131 Latin American History (3)
• HIST181East Asian History and Culture (3)
• HIST 210
• MUSH163 Survey of World Music (3)
• PHIL111 World Religions (3)
• POLS237 International Politics and
Problems (3)
• SOC102 Social Problems (3)
• SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that
Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements – Chemistry Option
Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in
the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.
WRITTEN COMPOSITION (6 credits)
ENGL 101 English Composition (3)
ENGL 102 English Composition (3)
ENGL 101 College Composition:
Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition:
Analysis/Research/Document (5)
ORAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)
COMM 101 Intro to Speech
CMST 201 Public Speaking (5)
Communication (3)
MATHEMATICAL WAYS OF KNOWING (3-5 credits)
MATH 380 Elementary Probability & Stats (5)
MATH 253 Principles of Applied Stats (3)
SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING (8 credits)
BIOL 202(L) General Zoology (4)
BIOL 173 Biology III (5)
BIOL 231(L) General Ecology (4)
BIOL 172 Biology II (5)
HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED (4-6 credits)
INTR 250 Integrative Inquiry (3)
General Elective Credit (5)
ELECTIVES (20-24 credits)
CHEM 111(L) Principles of General College
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 112(L) Principles of General College
CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 153 General Chemistry (5)
ENSI 119(L) Intro to Environmental Science (4)
ENVS 100 Intro to Environmental Science (5)
*1 semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate quarter credits, multiply semester credits by 1.5.
Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU

Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum)
• ANTH225 Native People of North America
(3)
• AIST101 Intro to American Indian Studies
(3)
• COMM220 Intro to Intercultural
Communication (3)
• ENGL 285 American Indian Literature (3)
• ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural
Literature (3)
• HIST240 American Indian History (3)
• SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3)
• SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)

International Studies (4 quarter credit
minimum)
• FLAN207 Contemporary World Cultures
(3)
• HIST131 Latin American History (3)
• HIST181East Asian History and Culture (3)
• HIST 210
• MUSH163 Survey of World Music (3)
• PHIL111 World Religions (3)
• POLS237 International Politics and
Problems (3)
• SOC102 Social Problems (3)
• SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that
Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements – Geology Option
Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in
the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.
WRITTEN COMPOSITION (6 credits)
ENGL 101 English Composition (3)
ENGL 102 English Composition (3)
ENGL 101 College Composition:
Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition:
Analysis/Research/Document (5)
ORAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)
COMM 101 Intro to Speech
CMST 201 Public Speaking (5)
Communication (3)
MATHEMATICAL WAYS OF KNOWING (3-5 credits)
MATH 380 Elementary Probability & Stats (5)
MATH 253 Principles of Applied Stats (3)
SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING (8 credits)
BIOL 202(L) General Zoology (4)
BIOL 173 Biology III (5)
BIOL 231(L) General Ecology (4)
BIOL 172 Biology II (5)
HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED (4-6 credits)
INTR 250 Integrative Inquiry (3)
General Elective Credit (5)
ELECTIVES (20-24 credits)
CHEM 111(L) Principles of General College
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 112(L) Principles of General College
CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 153 General Chemistry (5)
ENSI 119(L) Intro to Environmental Science (4)
ENVS 100 Intro to Environmental Science (5)
*1 semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate quarter credits, multiply semester credits by 1.5.
Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU

Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum)
• ANTH225 Native People of North America
(3)
• AIST101 Intro to American Indian Studies
(3)
• COMM220 Intro to Intercultural
Communication (3)
• ENGL 285 American Indian Literature (3)
• ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural
Literature (3)
• HIST240 American Indian History (3)
• SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3)
• SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)

International Studies (4 quarter credit
minimum)
• FLAN207 Contemporary World Cultures
(3)
• HIST131 Latin American History (3)
• HIST181East Asian History and Culture (3)
• HIST 210
• MUSH163 Survey of World Music (3)
• PHIL111 World Religions (3)
• POLS237 International Politics and
Problems (3)
• SOC102 Social Problems (3)
• SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I (3)