Advising Handbook

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4 year progressions in the new major

How can I complete the new ES stand alone major in four years? Easy!

Advising Handbook

Want to learn about the ES program? Here is a LOT of information.

Advisors & Advisees 2/23/12

 

Brief Overview of the Curriculum

Environmental Studies is the study of relationships between human society and its biophysical environments. Our program is a course of study for people who care about environmental issues and want to contribute to the resolution of environmental problems as professionals, activists, and citizens.

Checksheet for the ES curriculum 2003-09

The checksheet outlines the program's requirements and lists all courses that count for the major and minor for students who started the program prior to fall 2010.

Checksheet for the major (2010)

 

Core Course Sequencing

The most efficient and effective way to make it through the core courses is to follow the following sequences.

Declaring a Major and Getting an Adviser

How do I get an adviser assigned to me? Here's the process.

Double Counting

 

ES Advising Mentor

What is the ES program like? What do I need to know when I am starting up as an ES major? Our Advising Mentor is a student who knows our program well. New majors see the Advising Mentor first to get introduced to our program.

ES Career Preparation Program

The Environmental Studies program is designed not just to teach you but to empower you to enter graduate school, pursue the career you want, and to become a responsible and effective citizen in the earth community. However, especially because it is a broad, interdisciplinary program, the program does not function as a complete vocational training. It is up to you to take the extra steps to prepare yourself to get into the graduate school and career you want. There are seven key aspects of preparing for life after UWO.

ES Courses That Count For General Education Requirements

Students can satisfy many of their General Education courses by taking courses that count for the Environmental Studies major or minor.

Expected Schedule of Core Courses

When are core courses offered? Below is a schedule of when those courses are usually offered. (In very rare occasions, we may not be able to offer one of the courses as scheduled.)

Fall 2012 Courses

 

Fields in the ES Program

There are many different environmental fields, each with its own special expertise. The following tracks are informal guides for developing that expertise. Students choose their track in consultation with their adviser after considering their own interests and the various careers related to Environmental Studies. The list below is not intended to be exhaustive. The specifics of these tracks can be modified for each student, and if a student’s interests are not served by these existing tracks, the student and the adviser develop one best suited for the student.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Overview of the 2010+ ES curriculum

Here is an overview of the requirements for the new stand-alone ES major, starting fall 2010.

Semester by Semester Scheduler

Use this chronological form to fill in past, current, and expected courses.

Student Learning Outcomes

What do Environmental Studies students learn? Here is a list of our student learning outcomes.

The Distinctive Nature of Our Program

There is probably more variety in environmental programs than in any other academic program. The UW Oshkosh program is fully interdisciplinary, based in the liberal arts, and designed to prepare students to make the planet a better place.