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Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
College of Science
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
This is the text-only version of this Experiential Major Map (EMM). Please visit the EMM homepage for the full document.
1st year
Fall Semester
UNIV 1131/1101
ENVR 1301
ENGL 1301
MATH 1426
CHEM 1441
Spring Semester
ENVR 1330
MATH 2425
ENGL 1302
CHEM 1442
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 29
2nd year
Fall Semester
HIST1301
BIOL 1441
PHYS 1441 OR 1443
UTA CORE: SOCI. & BEHAV. SCIENCE
Spring Semester
BIOL 1442
PHYS 1442 OR 1444
HIST 1302
ENVR 2414
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 29
3rd year
Fall Semester
ENVR 4314
ENVR 4454
GEOL4330
POLS 2311
Spring Semester
POLS 2312
GEOL4323
BIOL 3356 OR 3355
UTA CORE: CREATIVE ARTS
GEOL 4331,OR 4332, OR 4333, OR 4334
Summer (Optional)
ENVR 3387
HOURS 31
4th year
Fall Semester
GEOL 4405 OR 4465 ENVR/GEOUDATA/BIOL/CHEM ELECTIVES
UTA CORE: LANG., PHIL., & CULT
Spring Semester
ENVR 4303
ENVR 4455
ENR 4457
FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA
HOURS 31
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
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Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Meet with your advisor and become familiar with requirements for your degree
Complete lower-division prerequisite courses
Learn about different degree options at https://catalog.uta.edu/science/earth/
ENGAGE
Complete UNIV 1301/1101
Join UTA student organizations such as Trekking Sigma
Sign up for the EES email list and attend department events, such as Friday noon Tech Session
EXCEL
Consider a GIS certificate, data science minor, or double majors
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Complete core degree courses
Meet with your advisor to review progress and start planning for degree completion
ENGAGE
Explore volunteer opportunities with EES graduate
students and faculty
Subscribe to Career Center
Develop leadership in student organizations
Apply for departmental and college scholarships
Visit UTA Career Development Center and meet with a counselor to explore potential careers for your degree
and discuss with faculty about research opportunities
EXCEL
Conduct undergraduate research with faculty on campus
Explore external research opportunities funded by NSF, GSA, UNAVCO, or national labs
Learn about graduate school application process and requirements
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Complete upper-division electives and minor requirements
Meet with your advisor to ensure degree completion
Apply for graduation
ENGAGE
Explore volunteer opportunities with EES graduate students and faculty
Explore summer intern opportunities
Research about job opportunities and attend career fairs
Polish your resume and gain interview skills
Reflect on your education and career goals and add new skills if needed
EXCEL
Present at UTA ACES, SETAC section, national, or YES meetings, or at other meetings
Take GRE or MCAT and seek for recommendation letters
Talk to potential thesis advisors in graduate schools
Polish your resume and gain interview skills
Apply to graduate schools
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Internships
Fellowships
Assistantships
Job fairs
Scholarships
Peer Academic Leadership
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Global Grounds
Global Mavericks Program
International Week
Language Exchange Program
Study Abroad
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Mentorships
Student organizations
Peer education
Volunteering