Contact
Noah Perlut, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, School of Marine and Environmental Programs
nperlut@une.edu
Mission
The environmental studies program strives to increase awareness and appreciation of human connections with the rest of nature and to stimulate advocacy for sustainable behaviors. The curriculum stresses sound interdisciplinary understanding of natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities disciplines in order to explore past, present, and potential ways of living on the earth. We are concerned with environmental issues at local, regional, national, and global levels, and we especially desire to help individuals and communities practice sustainable living by means of our research, teaching, and service. Faculty and students collaborate in active and critical learning through community discourse, personal inquiry, and experiential learning. We intend that our students develop a personal aesthetic awareness of the earth and that they engage in inquiry, discovery, critical thinking, and debate that characterize the study of environmental issues.
Program Description
A student with a major in another program may minor in Environmental Studies with the approval of the Director of the School of Marine and Environmental Programs. A minimum of eighteen (18) hours of approved course credit in the following courses is required.
The School of Marine and Environmental Programs also offers minors in Geographic Information Systems and Climate Change Studies.
Curricular Requirements
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENV 100 and 101 or ENV 104 – Introduction to Environmental Issues | 3 |
| ENV 200 – Environment and Society: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| ENV 220 – Conservation and Preservation | 3 |
| ENV 250 – Environmental Policy in Comparative Perspective | 3 |
| Two (2) courses from the list of Environmental Studies Distribution Requirements (see below) and/or courses designated ENV in the list of Environmental Science Electives | 6–8 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 18 |
|---|
Environmental Studies Distribution Requirements List
| Group One (1): Conservation, Preservation, Restoration | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENV 309 – Sustainability and Ecological Restoration | 3 |
| ENV 312/312L – Wetland Conservation and Ecology w/Field Lab | 4 |
| ENV 313/313L – Wetland Restoration: Science and Policy w/Field Lab | 4 |
| ENV 316/316L – Land Conservation Practicum w/Field Lab | 4 |
| ENV 397 – Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 398 – Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 399 – Topics in Environmental Studies w/Lab | 4 |
| Group Two (2): Environmental Policy and Management | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUEC 390 – Environmental Economics | 3 |
| BUEC 395 – Ecological Economics | 3 |
| ENV 204 – Urban Forestry | 3 |
| ENV 321 – Environmental Communication: Expert Practices for Ecosystem Management | 3 |
| ENV 328 – Environmental Pollution: Ecosystems, Wildlife, and Human Health | 3 |
| ENV 357 – Sustaining Water: Social and Global Perspectives | 3 |
| ENV 362 – Climate Change Adaptation | 3 |
| ENV 397 – Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 398 – Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 399 – Topics in Environmental Studies w/Lab | 4 |
| Group Three (3): Arts, Humanities, and Values | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENV 331 – Women and the Environment | 3 |
| ENV 333/333L – The Nature Writers w/Field Lab | 4 |
| ENV 334 – Contemporary Nature Writing | 3 |
| ENV 334L – Contemporary Nature Writing Lab | 1 |
| ENV 338 – Environmental Topics in Popular Lyrics | 3 |
| ENV 397 – Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 398 – Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 399 – Topics in Environmental Studies w/Lab | 4 |
| Group Four (4): Global Ecology and Social Justice | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENV 340 – Environmental Movements and Social Change | 3 |
| ENV 341 – Indigenous Ecology, Conservation Biology, and the Politics of Knowledge | 3 |
| ENV 344 – Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| ENV 349 – Environment, Health, and Community Development in E. Africa | 3 |
| ENV 349L – Environment, Health, and Community Development in E. Africa Lab | 1 |
| ENV 376 – Caribbean Sustainable Development | 3 |
| ENV 397 – Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 398 – Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENV 399 – Topics in Environmental Studies w/Lab | 4 |
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the É«ÏãÊÓƵfor the 2025–2026 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters.
The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 30, 2025.
The É«ÏãÊÓƵreserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.
While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.