University of Colorado Environmental Studies Program.

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University of Colorado Environmental Studies Program

Program structure and people Grew out of a conservation biology certificate program ENVS now is essentially a department: 6 full tenure track faculty FTE – multiple split positions (dual unit affiliations). Faculty from other units volunteer time in ENVS (some actively, some less so). Mix of science, social science & some humanities

Undergraduate program structure Focus of ENVS is on science, policy, and values components of environmental issues. Highly interdisciplinary unit. Courses begged, borrowed, or stolen from other units… Challenge #1: We don’t control the content of our curriculum

ENVS Curriculum Structure Yes I know it’s really ugly… Introductory courses: Introduction to Environmental Science (ENVS) Chem or Physics (1 semester) + Geology, Geography, or Atm. Science (1 year) + Biology ( 1 year) Intermediate courses: Intermediate Natural Science (1 semester) Intermediate Social Science (1 semester) Intermediate Values – Econ or Phil (1 semester) Intermediate Policy (1 semester) Skills: Statistics (1 semester) Calculus or Social Science Research Methods (1 semester) Specializations (12-15 hrs): Climate and energy Natural Resources and the Environment Sustainable Development Upper Division: ‘Cornerstone’ – Mid level integration of science policy & values Capstone: 1 semester high level integrative course Upper division

Challenge #2: Program Growth

Opportunities Challenge #1: We don’t control the content of our curriculum Opportunity: As we grow, we can build courses using modern science ed principles & can be flexible in responding to new areas of need. Challenge #2: The growth of the undergraduate population Opportunity: We have the chance to reach over 1000 students in a curriculum rich in interdisciplinary topics and sustainability.

Opportunities CU is exceptionally strong in environmental science but those efforts are diffuse and fractured across campus. Resource constraints and slow growth could provide incentive to remove redundancies and build stronger links across programs.