Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Environmental Studies

School Carleton University
Method At the institution
Location Ottawa
Type Bachelor
Course fee By request

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Environmental Studies

Objectives The environmental studies program at Carleton University supports the education and preparation of informed, skilled individuals to participate in the resolution of environmental conflicts and in the larger environmental debates critical to our future. Participation in environmental decision-making and intervention may focus on conservation, management of natural systems, development of institutional frameworks, public participation, communication, environmental education or research.
Academic title Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Environmental Studies
Course description
Environmental Studies
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)

   1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (12.0 credits):

   1. 0.5 credit in ISCI 1001;
   2. 1.0 credit from (ENST 1020/GEOG 1020 and GEOG 1010), ENST 1001 [1.0], FYSM 1100 [1.0];
   3. 1.5 credits in ENST 2000, ISCI 2000 and ISCI 2002;
   4. 1.0 credit from: ECON 2201, ECON 2202, GEOG 2005, GEOG 2006, PSCI 2701, PSCI 2702, PSYC 2001, PSYC 2002, SOCI 2003 [1.0];
   5. 0.5 credit in ENST 3000;
   6. 0.5 credit in PHIL 2380;
   7. 0.5 credit from LAWS 3800, PHIL 3380, RELI 3100, ENST 2900;
   8. 0.5 credit from BIOL 2106, ENSC 2001, ENST 2900, or Science Continuation courses;
   9. 1.5 credits in ENST 4000 and (ENST 4906 [1.0] or ENST 4907 [1.0]);
10. 0.5 credit from ENST 4001 or ENST 4002;
11. 1.5 credits in Approved Environmental Studies Electives at the 3000-level or above;
12. 2.5 credits in Approved Environmental Studies Electives;

   2. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (8.0 credits):

13. 8.0 credits in free electives.

Note: it may be necessary to use some of the free elective credits to fulfil prerequisite requirements for courses in the Major.
- ENST 1001 - Envisioning Earth's Environments
- ENST 1020 - People, Places and Environments
- ENST 2000 - Nature and Environment
- ENST 2900 - Intensive Field Course
- ENST 3000 - Environmental Studies Colloquium
- ENST 4000 - Environmental Studies Seminar
- ENST 4001 - Environmental Studies Practicum I
- ENST 4002 - Environmental Studies Practicum II
- ENST 4005 - Directed Studies in Environmental Studies
- ENST 4400 - Field Studies
- ENST 4906 - Honours Research Project
- ENST 4907 - Honours Essay in Environmental Studies