The environmental science program supports environmentally focused coursework and service that will educate you in academic disciplines related to the environment; use the themes of sustainability and shalom to provide a center for analysis, reflection and action; and manifest the principles of the kingdom of God by preparing you for a life of environmental service within the global human and ecological community. Environmental studies is appropriate if you seek a balance of social and natural science perspectives on the environment, or seek greater flexibility to incorporate a minor, a second major, a study abroad program or additional elective coursework.
Highlights
- Small class sizes
- Emphasis on research
- Faculty who are experts in their field and who care about their students
Career opportunities
Common career paths for environmental scientists include teaching, research and governmental work. Our graduates are also well-prepared for graduate study, including teacher credential programs and master’s research. Because of its highly interdisciplinary structure, the Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies can benefit almost any career field. Specific opportunities can be found in public affairs, environmental consulting, conservation and preservation and graduate study in any of the related sciences.
Course listing
In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Fresno Pacific University, students must complete at least 120 units. Along with completing all required courses in their selected area of study, general education requirements must be met by all graduates. See the general education summary in the undergraduate academic catalog for more information.
Select programs may not provide enough units for a student to graduate and therefore an emphasis and/or elective courses must be completed alongside the major. Please see below for emphases related to this area of study.
Environmental Science And Environmental Studies
General Education Prerequisites (14-18 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 121 | General Biology: Diversity and Ecology | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Calculus I Credits (for B.S. in environmental science majors only) | 4 |
| PHYS 150 | Earth Science | 3 |
| PS 120 | American Politics and Society | 3 |
Required Courses (19-21 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 312 | Ecology | 4 |
| ENV 150 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 4 |
| MATH 311 | Statistics for the Natural Sciences | 3 |
| PS 373 | Nature, Law and Policy | 3 |
| THEO 425 | Theological Ethics and the Environment | 3 |
| ENV 482 | Environmental Studies Practicum | 1-3 |
| BIOL 485 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
B.A. Environmental Studies (17-19 units)
Courses from the B.S. in environmental science, electives or other courses approved by the program director to complete 38 units in the major
Electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 311 | Field Botany | 4 |
| BIOL 321 | Vertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 322 | Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 450 | Genetics | 4 |
| CHEM 310 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 312L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHEM 311 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 313L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHEM 450 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| GEOG 220 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| PHIL 430 | American Wilderness Literature and Philosophy | 3 |
| PHYS 120 PHYS 130 | General Physics I or University Physics I | 4 |
| PS 425 | Global Economics and Sustainable Development | 3 |
| PS 486 | Energy, Economics & Ethics | 3 |
| SOC 483 | Mediation Practicum | 1 |
| THEO 486 | Poverty, Injustice & Development | 3 |
- Approved off-campus programs or field studies such as AuSable Institute
Program director
Michael Kunz, Ph.D.
Faculty
