ObjectivesThe 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 titleBachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
Course descriptionEnvironmental Studies
B.A. General (15.0 credits)
1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (8.0 credits):
1. 1.5 credits in ISCI 1001, ISCI 2000, and ISCI 2002;
2. 1.0 credit from (ENST 1020/GEOG 1020 and GEOG 1010), ENST 1001 [1.0], FYSM 1100 [1.0];
3. 1.0 credit in ENST 2000 and ENST 3000;
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 PHIL 2380;
6. 0.5 credit from LAWS 3800, PHIL 3380, RELI 3710,ENST 2900;
7. 1.5 credits in Approved Environmental Studies Electives;
8. 1.0 credit in Approved Environmental Studies Electives at the 3000-level or above.
2. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (7.0 credits):
9. 7.0 credits in free electives.
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