Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2024-25 Western Washington University Catalog Program: Economics/Environmental Studies, BA Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | ||||||||||||
Economics/Environmental Studies, BACombined major offered by the Department of Economics, College of Business and Economics and the Department of Environmental Studies, College of the Environment. 98-105 credits (including foundations courses and major)IntroductionEconomics deals with how people living in a world of scarcity make choices. These choices inevitably involve costs. Questions examined in environmental economics include efficient resource use, preservation of wilderness and biological diversity, local and regional air pollution, global climate change, and treatment of toxic substances. Students learn how to use economic principles to help understand the causes of environmental problems and to identify potential remedies. Environmental Studies draws on basic knowledge of how natural systems work and is applied to solving problems largely created by human activities. Often these problems are represented by disturbances in the functioning of natural systems. In addition to the study of the natural environment, a study of laws and policy related to the environment provides a foundation for solving environmental problems. Why Consider an Economics/Environmental Studies Major?A combined major in Economics/Environmental Studies is available to students having a strong interest in the economic aspects of environmental studies and natural resources. The degree awarded is a B.A. in Economics.
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):Students planning to major in Economics/Environmental Studies should declare their major as early as possible, preferably their first year at Western in both the College of Business and Economics (CBE), and College of the Environment (CENV). Admissions: Programs in CBE and CENV are based upon prior academic performance and other evidence of high promise. A student must complete the following requirements for admission to the Economics/Environmental Studies major:
Students apply for admission by completing the online application form at cbe.wwu.edu/apply-cbe. The Economics/Environmental Studies major is a degree shared between the CBE and CENV. For students to gain access to the environmental studies’ major coursework, students need to complete ENVS 203 and MATH 114 or MATH 156. Students should see the admissions advisor in CENV in Environmental Studies Building 539 or call 360-650-3520. Students who are admitted to this major will have an advisor in CBE and another in CENV. Grade RequirementsA grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors. |
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Economics/Environmental Studies Foundations (22-23 credits) | |||||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |||||||||
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❑ ENVS 203 - Physical Geography Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
❑ ENVS 303 - Introduction to Environmental Studies I: Human Ecology and Ethics Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
❑ ENVS 305 - Introduction to Environmental Studies II: History and Policy Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
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ESCI 204 - The Oceans: Topics in Marine Science Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
ESCI 225 - Beginning Ecology Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
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MATH 114 - Precalculus I Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
MATH 156 - Algebra With Applications to Business and Economics Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
Economics/Environmental Studies Depth and Specialization (76-82 credits) | |||||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |||||||||
❑ ECON 206 - Introduction to Microeconomics (HNRS 209 - Colloquium in Microeconomics may be taken in place of ECON 206) Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
❑ ECON 207 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
❑ ECON 303 - The History of Economic Thought Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
❑ ECON 306 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
❑ ECON 307 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
❑ ECON 383 - Environmental Economics Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
❑ ECON 384 - Energy Economics Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
❑ ECON 483 - Resource Economics Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
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ECON 375 - Introduction to Econometrics Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
ECON 482 - Advanced Topics in Environmental Economics Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
ECON 484 - Economics of Alternative Energy Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
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ENVS 342 - Geography of the World Economy Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
UEPP 355 - Environmental Law and Policy Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
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ENVS 450 - Science in the Policy Process Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
ENVS 451 - Public Land Conflict & Collaboration Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
ENVS 453 - Climate Politics and Governance Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
ENVS 456 - Governing Innovation, Technology, and the Future Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
ENVS 458 - Environmental Politics Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
or PLSC 420 - Environmental Politics Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
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ENVS 326 - Climatology Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
ENVS 392 - Introduction to Climate Change Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
or ESCI 392 - Introduction to Climate Change Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
ESCI 393 - Our Coastal Seas and Climate Change Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
ESCI 417 - The State of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
or SALI 417 - The State of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
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DSCI 205 - Business Statistics Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
MATH 240 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
MATH 341 - Probability and Statistical Inference Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
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ENVS 493 - Environmental Impact Assessment Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
ESCI 493 - Environmental Impact Assessment Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
UEPP 493 - Environmental Impact Assessment Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
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MATH 124 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
MATH 134 - Calculus I Honors Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
MATH 138 - Accelerated Calculus Credits: 5 | Credits: 5 | ||||||||||||
MATH 157 - Calculus with Applications to Business and Economics Credits: 4 | Credits: 4 | ||||||||||||
(Or AP Calculus exam score of 3 or better) ❑ Electives under advisement (15-18 credits) ECON 300- and 400-level ENVS 300- and 400-level ❑ Take one Communication Focus - Economics (CF-E) or a Communication Focus (CF) course within the College of Business and Economics, and a minimum of three writing proficiency points in approved upper-division writing proficiency courses (WP-3 points) at WWU with a minimum grade of C-. The WP requirement can be met with courses from any of the combined major departments. These requirements can be completed as part of the above required and elective credits. Consult Browse Classes for the specific course sections that fulfill the CF-E/CF and WP requirements. Note: ECON 309, ECON 446 and ECON 447 may not be counted toward this major. | |||||||||||||
University Graduation RequirementsGeneral University Requirements 2024-25 | |||||||||||||
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