Academic Catalog 2026-2027 Edition

Environmental Studies (B.A.)

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Environmental Studies prepares students for careers related to monitoring, understanding, managing, and educating about the environment. This interdisciplinary course of study is grounded in integrated hands-on learning and research experiences in the classroom, laboratory, and field. Students learn about ecology and concepts of sustainability and gain a systems perspective on environmental issues that includes historical, cultural, economic, and ecological considerations. Students also gain a global perspective while applying their growing knowledge base and skill sets to the ecosystems of Southwest Florida.

Concentrations

  • Ecology and Environmental Assessment Concentration
  • Environmental Education Concentration
  • Environmental Policy & Mgmt Concentration
  • Water Resources Science and Management Concentration

Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements

  • Attend an orientation session.
  • Sign an Advising Agreement document.

In addition to the program requirements, students must:

  • Complete a minimum of 120 credits.
  • Complete a minimum of 42 of the 120 credits at the upper division (3000 - 4999 level).
  • Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework attempted at FGCU.
  • Satisfy the College-Level Skills and foreign language entrance requirements.
  • Satisfy the Service-Learning requirement.
  • Satisfy the Civic Literacy requirement.
  • Satisfy the residency requirement: 30 of the last 60 credits must be completed at FGCU.
  • Complete the summer course enrollment requirement.
  • Submit an Application for Graduation by the deadline listed in the FGCU Academic Calendar.