Degree Requirements

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Examines world views and the ways in which they impact human relationships with the natural world. Ecological concepts provide the framework for analysis. Fall.

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Examines development of the principles of evolution and change using the perspective of the natural sciences. Winter.

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Explores what it means to be human and the development of culture and religion as they relate to human interactions with the natural world. Fall.

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Studies basic principles of economics, ethics, and justice in relationship to ecological issues. Winter

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Examines the mutual interactions of natural and cultural systems as expressed through personal values and social structures. Fall

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Integrates themes of the program while focusing on a particular problem or issue. The integrative project requires a substantial paper and presentation of the project. Project topics will normally be selected by the end of EL 520. Winter.

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Integrates program themes while focusing on a particular problem or issue. Project topics will normally be selected by the end of EL 520. Winter.

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Re-examines core concepts of earth literacy applied to the problem statements explored in students’ integrative projects. Winter.

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Provides an opportunity for students to work with earth literacy professionals in a specific, practical area of interest. The student works with a supervisor or team of supervisors, developing abilities to apply theory to practice. Journals and a culminating paper exploring the application of theory to a problem will be required. Fall, Winter.

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Advanced study of topics of special interest to the student. Fall, Winter