Natural Systems Track
Students will increase their understanding of how cities can protect the natural environment through efforts to reduce pollution, introduce renewable energy sources and conserve urban ecosystems.
Natural Systems Track | 9 credits
In addition to the core and tools courses required of all MSUS students, those students in the natural systems track have one required course and two courses to choose the courses listed below.
Required Course
- PA 8826 Environmental Law & Regulations
Track Course Options | Select Two**
- CACT 8326 Ecological Sustainability & Health
- CACT 8650 Writing Across Differences
- ENVN 8316 Our Energy Future
- GEOG 8016 Conservation Of Natural Resources
- GEOG 8166 Urban Sustainability
- GEOG 8346 Water Resources
- GEOG 8616 Environmental Assessment
- PA 8896 Food Systems
- PSCI 8276 Global Environmental Politics
- SOC 8766 Environmental Sociology
** This list is not exhaustive. Other courses may apply with approval of program chair.
Electives | Select Two
Students work with their advisors to select two electives that best meets their career and academic goals.