The environment is a diverse career field, requiring technically trained people to do things like manage endangered species, clean up hazardous waste and protect water quality. There is also a need for people who can develop public awareness of environmental problems, foster public will to address them, and draft science-based policies and regulations that work with human nature instead of against it. The University of Missouri already offers several majors that prepare students for technically oriented environmental careers. Now the College of Arts and Science Special Degree Programs and MU Environmental Studies offers an interdisciplinary major in environmental studies for students interested in advocacy and policy careers.

For this degree students take an approximately equal number of classes in the natural and applied sciences and in the social and behavioral sciences. In addition, they take an undergraduate seminar focusing on analysis and solution of environmental problems, complete an internship, and do a capstone project analyzing and proposing a solution to a specific problem of their choosing.

The required coursework is shown below and more information is available at http://web.missouri.edu/~esiwww/major.html. Because of the extensive coursework required to get the necessary breadth across the natural and social sciences, students should see the Director of Environmental Studies as soon as possible once they decide to pursue this degree.

Arts and Science Special Degree Programs : Interdisciplinary Studies :
Environmental Studies Area (106 - 109 hours):

General Education Core and Environmental Studies Prerequisites (67 - 70 hours)

• English (3 -6 hours)
  • English 20;
  • any two Writing Intensive Classes (at least one in Environmental Studies Area)
• Math (6 hours)
  • Math 10 - College Algebra;
  • Stat 31 - Elementary Statistics (MRP)
• Computer and Information Management (3 hours)
  • Nat Res 80 - Computer Applications in Natural Resources or equivalent computer/information coursework and experience
• Natural/Applied Science (16 hours)
  • Atmos Sci 50 - Introduction to Meteorology (3);
  • Chem 15 - Atoms and Molecules (3);
  • Geol 10 - Environmental Geology (4);
  • Nat Res 60 (or 70)- Ecology and Conservation of Living Resources (3)
• Social Science (9 hours)
  • Micro-Economics Course (Ag Econ 41, Econ 4 , Econ 14 or Econ 51) (3);
  • Geography 103 - Environmental Geography (3);
  • American History/Government Course (Hist. 3, 4 or 20; or Poli. Sci. 1 or 11) (3)
• Behavioral Science (6 hours)
  • Rural Soc/Sociology 120 - Population and Ecology (3)
  • Anthropology 1, 60, 80, 153, or 220 (3)
• Humanities and Fine Arts (12 hours)
  • Religious Studies 130 - Major World Religions or Rel St/Anthro 131 - Indigenous Religions (3);
  • Communications 75 or 103 (3);
  • 2 other HFA courses (recommended options: English 327 - British Romanticism, Phil 51 - Intro to Ethics,Phil 320 - Philosophy of Science, Phil 331 - Medical Ethics or a Civilization course in
• Foreign Language program) (3) Foreign Language (12 hours in a single language)

Environmental Studies Area (39 hours)

• Global Synthesis (choose 1)
  • Geol 112 - Oceanography or
  • Geol 120 - Earth Systems and Global Change
• Geosphere/Hydrosphere/Atmosphere (choose 2)
  • Atm Sci/Geog 303 - Meteorology of the Biosphere,
  • Atm Sci/Geog 366 - Climates of the World,
  • Geol 142 - Global Water Cycle,
  • Nat Res 315 - Nat Res Mgmnt & Water Quality,
  • Soil Sci 100 - Intro to Soils or
  • Soil Sci 290 - Soils & Environment
• Biosphere (choose 2)
  • Anthro 149 - Intro to Biological Anthropology,
  • Bio 108 - Genetics and Human Affairs (3),
  • Bio 214 - Plant Taxonomy
  • Bio 250 - Community Biology,
  • Entomology/Bio 208 - Introductory Entomology,
  • Fisheries &Wildlife/Bio 266 -Ornithology,
  • Fisheries & Wildlife 331 - Environmental Toxicology,
  • Forestry 151 - Dendrology,
  • Plant Science 110 - Plant Growth and Culture,
  • Plant Science 220 - World Food and Plant Germplasm,
  • Plant Science 234 - Plant Environments

Area 2 - Social Dimensions (15 hours)

• Institutions and Policies (choose at least 2)
  • Anthro 153 - Cultural Anthropology,
  • Anthro 322 - Demographic Anthropology ,
  • Ag Econ 356 - Environmental Law
  • History 202 - America's Environmental Experience,
  • History 365 - History of the American Environment,
  • Management 202 -Fundamentals of Management,
  • Marketing 204 - Principles of Marketing,
  • Nat Res 353- Natural Resource Policy & Admin,
  • Pol Sci 316 - Congress & Legislative Policy,
  • Rur Soc 310 - Soc of Ag & Nat Resources,
  • Sociology 219 - Organizations and Institutions
• Social Change and the Environment (choose at least 2)
  • Anthropology 220 - Plants and People,
  • Anthro 260/Peace Studies 261 - The Third World,
  • Peace Studies/Comm 271 - Group Decision Making,
  • Pol Sci 365 - Env Theory and Politics,
  • Psych 205 - Environmental Psycholog,
  • Rur Soc 225 - Soc Processes of Comm & Diffusion,
  • Rur Soc/Soc 335 - Social Change and Trends,
  • Rur Sco/Soc 370 - Environment and Society
  • Sociology 215 - Collective Behavior

Practicum Core (9 hours)

• Undergraduate Seminar (3 hours)
  • Ag Econ 70 - Ecological Economics (WI), Env Studies 110 - Analysis of Environmental Issues (WI) or any Topics courses that integrates Natural and Social Dimensions to analyze environmental issues
• Internship (3 hours)
  • Env Studies 150 - Internship/Independent Study/Service Project
• Capstone (3 hours)
  • Env Studies 350 - Environmental Studies Practicum (WI)

Bioregional Quiz: How many species of fish live in Missouri?

Job Opportunity: ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR American Lands Alliance, a leading edge national environmental organization is seeking someone who shares our passion for conserving wildlife and wild places. Major responsibilities include: proposal writing, researching prospective foundations and individual donors, writing grant reports and preparing budgets. Report to the Executive Director and assist with foundation and individual donor fundraising to support our domestic and international conservation and advocacy programs. Ideal candidate has excellent writing skills, experience writing grant proposals and ability to synthesize issues from a variety of sources (e.g. past proposals, reports etc.). Non-profit background and knowledge of environmental issues strongly preferred. Salary DOE. Email a letter of interest detailing experience, resume and salary history to randispivak@americanlands.org . Positions based in DC, exceptions may be considered.

Special Events/Classes/Programs/Talks
HUMMINGBIRDS AT WILD HAVEN NATURE AREA: Saturday, August 31. This is the beginning of the hummingbird migration season. Come see how banding is done and learn to tell adult hummingbirds from immatures when they visit your feeders. Dress to avoid ticks and poison ivy. Meet at 4:00pm at Wild Haven. Trip Coordinator: Troy Gordon, 445-0086.
2ND ANNUAL MISSOURI RIVER CLEAN UP: Saturday Sept 28, 10 am to 5 pm, Jefferson City to Hartsburg. Meet at Bush Landing, Hartsburg. River and shore crews will clean up river and banks on 25 mi stretch between Hartsburg and Jeff City then gather at Bush Landing for celebration when done. Go to http://www.riverrelief.org/about.html for more info.
MARCH FOR ROCK BRIDGE MEMORIAL STATE PARK: Saturday Oct 5, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - upper lot. Bike (9 am), Run (9:15 am), Walk (9:30 am), Orienteering (9:30 am), and Nature Challenge. Check in/Registration 8:30 am. Individual $15 (1 t-shirt or patch), Family $25 (2 t-shirts or patches). Call 874-0171 or email weaverjc@missouri.edu for registration form (walk-ins welcome, but advance registration guarantees t-shirt choice). Prizes for biggest team and most pledges.

MU Organization Meetings and Contact Information
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL 882-7116; envstudy@missouri.edu
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES EXEC COM 882-7116; envstudy@missouri.edu
RECYCLING COMMITTEE 882-3091 125 General Services Building

Organization Meetings and Contact Information
AUDUBON SOCIETY; 874-3904 or columbia-audubon.missouri.org Meet 3rd Wed 7:30 pm, USGS, 4200 New Haven
BONNE FEMME WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP; 874-1637 or email phoeniwolf@yahoo.com
CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING; 875-0539 or http://peaceworks.missouri.org/
CHOUTEAU GROTTO; http://chouteau.missouri.org/, Meet 1st Wed, 7 pm, Community Room of the Boone Electric Coop
COLUMBIA FOOD CIRCLE; 882-7463 or email hendricksonm@missouri.edu for information.
COLUMBIA PUBLIC WORKS VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS; 874-6271 or http://www.ci.columbia.mo.us/dept/pubw/
FRIENDS OF ROCK BRIDGE STATE PARK; 474-7429 or http://rockbridge.missouri.org/ Meet 4th Tuesdays, 7 pm
GREENBELT COALITION; 442-4789 or http://greenbelt.missouri.org Meet 1st Tuesdays, 7 pm, Outdoors Bldg, 200 Old 63 S.
MISSOURI HEARTWOOD; 443-6832 or http://www.heartwood.org/MO/ Meet Tuesdays, 7:30 pm -1027 E. Walnut.
MISSOURI NATIVE PLANT SOC; 289-2018 or http://digmo.com/~npsboco Meet 2nd Mon 7 pm USGS Ctr, 4200 New Haven
MISSOURI RIVER COMMUNITIES NETWORK; 443-0292 or http://mrcn.missouri.org/
NATIVE AMERICAN SUPPORT GROUP; 443-5985
PEDNET COALITION; email: pednet@pednet.org or http://www.pednet.org
ROCK BRIDGE MEMORIAL STATE PARK; 449-7402 or http://rockbridge.missouri.org
SHOW ME CLEAN STREAMS COALITION; (573) 751-4115 ext 3169 or www.mostreamteam.org
SIERRA CLUB; 443-4401 or http://sierra.osage.missouri.org Meet 3rd Tuesdays 7:30 pm Hillel Foundation, 1107 University Ave
SMART GROWTH COALITION; tomvmoran@yahoo.com Meet 1st Wednesdays, 7:15 pm, Boone County Government Bldg.
WILD ONES; 499-3749 or email wildonesmo@yahoo.com, http://wildones.missouri.org Meetings 2nd Saturdays. Call for location

Answer to BioRegional Quiz: There are 206 species of fish that regularly make their home in Missouri, ranging from the inch long pygmy sunfish to the 100 lb paddlefish. The relatively high diversity of fish species (compared to nearby states) may be due to the fact that Missouri encompasses several different fish ecocystems, prairie, big river, ozark streams, and lowland marshes and swamps. For more information - and great fish pictures - go to http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/fish/ponds/intro/index.shtml

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