Integrated Environmental Studies
This major is designed for students who have earned a vocational or technical associate's degree in green technology from an accredited community college. The technical expertise gained through the associate's degree will function as the student's area of concentration. The major then builds on that knowledge through coursework in the area of environmental and natural sciences and communication (oral and written), to prepare the student to advance in her or his chosen field. The capstone of the major is a project which draws upon and integrates the technical knowledge from the associate's degree with the skills and knowledge gained at Hiram, so solve a real-world problem or examine a relevant issue from a new perspective.
Required Courses
Environmental Studies:
- Humans and the Environment
- Integrated Perspectives in Environmental Studies
- Principles of Ecology
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Environmental Policy
- Statistics
Science:
- Chemistry in Context -- or -- Environmental Geology
Communication:
One course from the following:
- Foundations of Public Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Group-Interaction Processes
- Argumentation and Advocacy
Writing:
One course from the following:
- Writing about Nature
- Writing for Business
- Science and Medical Writing
- Writing for Publication
Humanities:
One course from the following:
- Environmental Philosophy
- Environmental History
- Course approved by Integrated Environmental Studies adviser/faculty
Capstone
The required capstone project will include research and development of a paper related to your associate's degree, which draws upon and integrates the skills and knowledge obtained at Hiram. A public presentation of the capstone will be required.
