Environmental Sciences Advising

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• Change of Major Criteria for Environmental Sciences

  Student must be in good academic standing (quarter and cumulative GPAs at 2.0 and above) to declare a major.  If upper-division courses have been taken, a minimum upper-division GPA of a 2.0 is required.  Must be able to complete the degree within 216 units.  AP/IB units or transfer units earned prior to graduating high school are excluded when determining unit range for change of major criteria and 216 unit maximum.
  Freshman (up to 44.9 units)	Sophomore (45 - 89.9  units)	Junior (90 - 134.9 units)	Senior (135 units & above)
  Completion of... ENSC 001 OR ENSC 002 MATH 007B/009B	Completion of... ENSC 001 OR ENSC 002 (preferred) MATH 007B/009B CHEM 001A/01LA	Completion of... Any 1 of the following: ENSC100,101, or 102 MATH 007B/009B BIOL005A/05LA	Completion of... Any 2 of the following: ENSC 100,101, or 102 MATH 7B BIOL005A/05LA

• Additional Information About the Environmental Sciences Major

  Environmental Sciences Additional Documents

  • Environmental Sciences Brochure - The Major at a Glance
  • Environmental Science Degree Requirements in the UCR Catalog
  • Academic Advising Syllabus
• Course Planning Materials for Environmental Sciences
  Environmental Sciences Degree Summary Sheets

  Degree Summary Sheets do not replace the UCR catalog. Consult with advisor for inquiries regarding major requirements. 

  • ENSC BS Degree Summary Sheet
  • ENSC BA Degree Summary Sheet

   

  Environmental Sciences Sample Four-Year Plans

  Sample Plans do not replace the UCR catalog. Consult with advisor for a personalized plan based on individual record. 

  • ENSC BS Four-Year Plan
  • ENSC BA Four-Year Plan

   

  Environmental Sciences Schedule of Course Offerings

  • Schedule of Course Offerings - A tentative list of Environmental Sciences courses offered this academic year
  • Life Sciences Core Curriculum Tentative Annual Schedule - A tentative list of of courses that are required for most Environmental Sciences Majors
• Minor in Environmental Sciences

  To declare a minor, students must: be in good academic standing (quarter and cumulative GPAs at 2.0 and above); complete 2 upper-division courses required for the minor with a C or better; complete both major and minor within 216 unit maximum; declare minor no later than 2 quarters prior to expected graduation term. *AP/IB units or transfer units earned prior to graduating high school are excluded when determining 216 unit maximum. A minimum of 16 upper-division units must be unique to the minor; additional upper-division units beyond those unique 16 may also be used toward major requirements if applicable.
  Minor requirements
  The minor in Environmental Sciences consists of the following: Lower-division requirements (23 or 24 units) ENSC 002 CHEM 001A and CHEM 01LA, CHEM001B and CHEM 01LB, CHEM 001C and CHEM 01LC One course from ENSC 006, ECON 006, PBPL 001, ECON 003, or POSC 020 Upper-division requirements (20 units) ENSC 100, ENSC 101, ENSC 102 Eight (8) units of additional upper-division courses in Environmental Sciences, no more than 4 units of which are in courses numbered 190-198 Of the specified upper-division units, a minimum of 16 units must be unique to the minor and may not be used to satisfy major requirements.

Environmental Sciences Academic Advisors

CNAS Professional Academic Advisors provide students with individual guidance throughout their academic careers at UCR and help them achieve realistic academic goals.  Professional Academic Advisors can assist you with declaring or changing your major or minor, course repeats, the process for taking courses outside of UCR, taking a leave from UCR, and questions about withdrawing or readmitting to UCR.

Environmental Sciences Lead Faculty Advisor

A Lead Faculty Advisor is assigned for each major.  Faculty advisors are available to assist students with guidance regarding graduate or professional school, opportunities to participate in research, independent study, or internships.  Faculty advisors also may provide students with advice and mentoring regarding career goals.