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Questions?

Contact:

• GLO Adviser Liaison to Environmental Sciences: Carmen Hernández 

Can I study abroad as an Environmental Sciences major?

Yes! Environmental Sciences majors can and do study abroad during their time at Áñ—†ÊÓƵ. 

When can I study abroad as an Environmental Sciences major?

must complete various Foundation Courses in science, mathematics, and social science, which are best completed at Áñ—†ÊÓƵ prior to study abroad. It is also highly recommended that you complete one or more of the three Core Courses prior to study abroad.

Most Áñ—†ÊÓƵ students choose to study abroad during the Fall Quarter of their third year, but you may prefer to study abroad during the summer or at another point in your Áñ—†ÊÓƵ career. Course sequences, laboratory or other Áñ—†ÊÓƵ commitments, and/or pursuit of Honors in Environmental Sciences could influence which term(s) work best for you to study abroad.

Also, you will want to make sure to plan study abroad around other .

What classes can I take abroad?

 Many study abroad Áñ—†ÊÓƵs for Environmental Sciences majors include opportunities to pursue environmental fieldwork, study linkages between humans and the environment, and/or take courses in environmental biology, ecology, conservation, environmental studies, or related disciplines.

You can apply up to two study abroad courses toward the Environmental Sciences major (Science Track or Policy Track), subject to approval by the Director of the Program in Environmental Sciences.

You can also take courses to help fulfill other degree requirements, learn or improve on a language, or just to take advantage of the opportunity to learn something new that is not offered at Áñ—†ÊÓƵ.

Read more about academic planning and choosing courses abroad on the GLO website.

What type of credit can I get from study abroad?

You are encouraged to with Professor Beddows, the Director of the Program in Environmental Sciences, during the application process to get advising about your study abroad course plans, rules and policies for earning major credit, and remaining degree requirements.

If you intend to articulate courses into the major, you must identify the courses you intend to take and collect syllabi and/or electronic course information prior to your meeting with the Program Director. The Program Director will examine the content, focus, and rigor of the courses and determine if the courses apply to the science list or policy list.

Please remember: only two study abroad courses can be articulated into the major, and all approval is conditional until students return with syllabi, notes, exams, and other material for the Program Director’s review. 

Your academic advisers can help you identify what distribution requirements or major credit could be best taken abroad and your GLO adviser can help you identify Áñ—†ÊÓƵs that offer these types of credit.

Suggested Programs for Environmental Sciences Majors

Interested in other Áñ—†ÊÓƵs or other types of credit?

Next Steps

Unsure where to start? Check out the Get Started page for some helpful next steps.

We also encourage you to meet with your Environmental Sciences major adviser to discuss your academic course plan and with a GLO adviser to learn more about the Áñ—†ÊÓƵs you're considering.