Degree Requirements
Please refer to the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies of this catalog for academic regulations for this program.
Students must complete coursework in at least three disciplines (defined by course prefixes) in Area G and in at least two disciplines in Area H. Areas G and H should be constructed so that students take courses in distinct disciplines in each area (with some overlap expected); that is, the same prefix should not predominate in both Area G and H.
In addition to the Program Degree Requirements, students must fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements (see College Degree Requirements ) and the University Degree Requirements (see 1400 University Degree Requirements and Graduation ).
University Grade-Point Average and Grade Requirements
Georgia State University undergraduate students must achieve an overall institutional grade-point average of 2.0 and a major GPA of 2.0 in Areas G and H to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university. Grades of C- can be used to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher. (See 1460 GPA Requirement for additional information.)
Area C
Recommended:
- World language at the 1002 level or higher 3 Hours
Area D
Recommended courses (either of the following sequences):
Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major (18 Hours)
Please discuss Area F selections with program coordinator or your academic advisor, as many of the options below are prerequisites for upper-level courses.
- All courses above ending in K may also be offered as separate lecture and lab (L) courses. The combined (K) courses and separate lecture and lab (L) courses cover the same subject matter and are equivalent courses.
- Any credit hours exceeding 18 earned to complete the Area F requirements will count toward elective hours.
Required Courses (If Not Taken in Area D):
Select one geosciences lab sequence from the following options (8 Hours)
- GEOG 1112K - Introduction to Weather and Climate 4 Hours and
- GEOG 1113K - Introduction to Landforms 4 Hours
- GEOL 1121K - Introductory Geology I 4 Hours and
- GEOL 1122K - Introductory Geology II 4 Hours
Select one biology lab sequence from the following options (8 Hours)
Select additional courses from the list below to complete 18 hours in Area F
(Please discuss these choices with your academic advisor to be certain you are taking the prerequisites necessary for Areas G and H.)
Area G: Area of Concentration - Foundations of Environmental Science and Sustainability (27-34 Hours)
Students must complete coursework in at least three disciplines (defined by course prefixes) in Area G. Some of the Area G courses listed below are also in Area H. They may only count in one place.
Required of all BIS Environmental Science Majors (9 Hours)
Geosciences. Select one course
Public Management and Policy. Select one course
Biology. Select one course
CTW Course (3-4 Hours)
Students must take one CTW course appropriate to the program.
Research Methods/Spatial Analysis (3-4 Hours)
Select additional courses from the list below to complete 27 hours in Area G
Elective Courses at Large (0-8 Hours)
- Additional courses may be taken from areas 1-4 to bring total hours to 27-34.
Area H: Allied Field - Environmental Science in Context (15-21 Hours)
Choose one area of concentration from the options below and select the courses that fit your career goals. If courses have been taken to fulfill Area G, they cannot also count in Area H. Students may combine courses to create their own area of focus with the approval of the faculty program coordinator and the college BIS director. Students must complete coursework in at least two disciplines (defined by course prefixes) in Area H. Students may also complete 15 or more hours towards a minor in Geosciences, Anthropology, Biology, or other approved field in lieu of selecting an allied field in Area H.
Courses with multiple prerequisites are indicated with an asterisk (*). Please consult with the faculty program coordinator regarding alternative prerequisites or prerequisite waivers. These are not always possible.
Natural and Cultural Resources Management
Urban Ecology/Sustainable Development
Global Environmental Issues
Environmental Health and Toxicology
Environment and the Media
Sustainable Food Sources/Urban Gardens
Area I: Electives
Electives are used to build the hours in Areas G-I to 60 hours, have 39 hours at Georgia State University taken at the 3000-4000 level for residency, and complete 120 hours required for graduation.
Graduation with Distinction in the Major
This program offers undergraduate students with the opportunity to earn the designation of graduation with distinction in the major. Please contact the program director for the specific criteria for this honor.
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