Dec 09, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Environmental Science Major (ESC), BS


The B.S. degree in environmental science is an interdisciplinary degree between the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry  and the Department of Biology . This degree serves as a pathway to a broad range of rewarding careers. Environmental science gives you an overview of how science affects the environment. The degree provides a strong foundation in the natural sciences, such as biology, chemistry, geology, and ecology. The degree then allows for a choice of upper division coursework which will allow the student to take classes which align to career goals. Prior to graduation, students will complete a capstone project that addresses a specific environmental issue.

Requirements:


Liberal Arts: 32 Hours


All majors at Harding are required to complete the 47-hour Liberal Arts  program. The following Liberal Arts requirements are met within the content of the major:

  • 9 hours of Inquiry, Investigation, and Reasoning are satisfied in the major.
  • ECON 2010 POLS 1787 , or SOC 2030 , and BIOL 3120  satisfy 6 hours of Self and Society.

Choose 4-5 hours from:


Choose 3 hours from:


Note(s):

* Selected topics courses in biology or chemistry must be approved by the appropriate department chair to count toward this major.

Remaining Bible/Electives: 6-7 Hours


BDOC 3040  and PHS 4100 , counted above in the major, satisfy the Bible requirement in the semester they are taken. 

See Bible Class Enrollment policy here.  

Total Hours: 120