EES
B.A. Degree Requirements
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The B.A. involves a total of 32 credits in EES. After completing all other University and College requirements, you would still have 55 credits to spend exploring other areas, studying in related fields, or doing a double major. Here are the simple steps you need to follow:
- 1. Meet the basic University and College requirements (at least 26 credits)
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- Arts and Science 1 (1 credit)
- College Seminar (3 credits)
- English Composition: 2 courses (6 credits)
- Distribution requirements: at least two humanities courses for at least 8 credits and at least two social-science courses for at least 8 credits (16 credits)
- 2. Fullfill the junior writing requirement, preferably within EES. Available courses are:
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- EES 223 (Structural Geology and Tectonics)
- EES 250 (Terrestrial Ecosystems)
- 3. Meet the B.A.'s math and collateral-science requirements (at least 8 credits)
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- One semester of math equivalent to Math 12 or above for at least 4 credits
- One additional course from Chemistry, Math, or Physics, for at least 4 credits
- If you're interested in a technical career or in a graduate degree in the sciences, you should take at least two more math and collateral-science courses chosen in consultation with an advisor (for a total of four courses in this category)
- 4. Take one introductory-level EES course (3 credits)
- 5. Take the EES integrated introductory laboratory (EES 22)
- 6. Take the EES core sequence:
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- EES 100 (Earth-System Science)
- EES 200 (Earth History)
- EES 380 (Senior Seminar in EES)
- 7. Take four major electives for 16 credits:
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- Four EES courses at the 100 level or above
- Up to 8 credits of EES internship (EES 93, 293; 4 credits max) plus EES research (EES 393; 8 credits max) may be used a major electives
Why Declare a B.A. Major in EES?
Lots of good reasons! You might be intrigued by some aspect of EES, but have law or medicine or business as a career goal. Maybe you want to be a scientist, but your blend of interests doesn't quite match our B.S. program. You might find that work, athletics, or a double major make an EES B.S. just a little too hard to fit into your life. Or maybe you're just interested in the science of the environment as a cool, interesting liberal-arts degree. In all these cases, declaring an EES B.A. might the answer.
Our B.A. is flexible, simple, and gives you plenty of chances for field work if that's to your liking. A basic program leaves plenty of room for double-majoring, building career credentials, or exploring the wealth of offerings available here at Lehigh. On the other hand, by working with your advisor and keeping an eye on our B.S. requirements, you can build a rigorous B.A. that will get you into grad school and beyond.
I'm Convinced! How Do I Declare?
Just stop by the EES Department in 101 Williams Hall (street level, on Linderman Library side of the building). Nancy Roman or Laura Cambiotti will give you a major-declaration form and arrange an initial meeting with your advisor.
Advisor? Can't I Just Save Time and Get My PIN?
Well, no, you can't! EES is known for its friendly, accessible faculty and staff, and its comfortable atmosphere: we want you to think of Williams Hall as home. What's more, we offer a variety of special programs and opportunities, and we can help you find your way though the curriculum so that you can get the most out of your degree. For all that to happen, you need to meet and get to know your advisor. You can only do that if you come on over to Williams.