The major in environmental studies has both core course requirements and a credit requirement. The major requires students to take at least 30 credits of approved course work and a minimum of ten courses in environmental studies (EVST) or courses with a strong EVST component in associated fields listed below. A maximum of three courses or nine credits from 1000-level courses can be counted toward the fulfillment of the major, and a maximum of one study abroad course can count towards the degree. In addition, a minimum of three courses above the 3000-level are required for the major. The major requires students to take three core EVST courses (1010, 3310, and 4410), one methods course and six electives, three of which must come from the School of Liberal Arts (SLA). Only one internship (EVST 4560 Enviro Stud Internship (0-4 c.h.)) may be counted towards the major requirements.
Students should note that some courses have prerequisites or are open only to majors (e.g., PSDV 3200), though some restrictions may be waived with instructor approval if class space allows. Careful academic planning, in consultation with your EVST faculty advisor, is strongly recommended. A list of all EVST courses can be found in the University Catalog.
Core Courses in EVST:All students must take all three of these courses (no exceptions)
- EVST 1010 Introduction to Environmental Studies (should be taken in Freshman or Sophomore year)
- EVST 3310 Approaches to Environmental Studies (should be taken in Sophomore or Junior year)
- EVST 4410 Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies (should be taken in Senior year)
- Notes:
- There is an optional writing intensive component for this class.
- Notes:
Methods courses: (Select at least one)
View the most up-to-date list of method courses available in the course catalog.
EVST electives: (select 6; a minimum of 3 must come from the School of Liberal Arts).
Please note that new or special topics courses are frequently added and students will be made aware of these via email each semester.
Environmental Electives in the School of Liberal Arts (select at least three):
View the most up-to-date list of elective courses available in the course catalog.
Environmental Electives in the School of Science and Engineering:
View the most up-to-date list of elective courses available in the course catalog.
Environmental Electives in other schools at Tulane:
View the most up-to-date list of elective courses available in the course catalog.