Environmental Studies, BA

The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, offered by the Department of Environmental Science in the College of Arts and Sciences, requires formal declaration for admission, along with 120 credit hours, a minimum 2.00 GPA, and completion of college writing and university mathematics requirements. General education includes ten courses across five foundational areas, with at least one laboratory science course in the Natural and Mathematical Sciences area, and no more than two courses from the same discipline.Major requirements total 50 credit hours with grades of C or better, comprising 17 hours in Environmental Science (including core courses like ENVS-160, ENVS-260, and ENVS-492), 12 hours in Natural Sciences and Mathematics (from Biology, Chemistry, and Math/Statistics options), 15 hours in Social Sciences (including Economics and electives in Government, International Studies, Anthropology, and Sociology), 3 hours in skills (such as Writing for Communication or Geographic Information Systems), and 3 hours of experiential learning through independent study or internship. American University also offers combined bachelor's and master's degree pathways for eligible students.