Dec 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Environmental Studies and Sustainability Major


The Environmental Studies and Sustainability (ENSS) major at NMU trains and educates students to observe, measure, and influence how people interact with Earth’s natural and cultural environments. This produces knowledge that is helpful in understanding our changing world and ensures its sustainability through the implementation of holistic solutions. Students will learn about sustainable food systems, energy, water resources, demographic changes, culture, and the built environment.

As a requirement for graduation, all Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences Department majors must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.25 for all courses constituting the major curriculum. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s appeal committee.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences  Department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120 Credits


General Education 30-40 Credits


Required Courses in Major 58 Credits


Notes:


*Study abroad may be substituted for GC 300 with advisor approval.

This major does not require a minor.