Environmental Policy and Project Management, B.A.
The Environmental Policy and Project Management degree combines a basic background in environmental sciences with courses in policy, sociology, business, and project management. For students interested in the societal aspects of environmental problems, and who want to pursue careers in environmental policy, environmental protection, non-profit management, or desire skills in project management.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will demonstrate an integrated understanding of basic environmental sciences and scientific practice.
- An understanding of the basic principles of environmental science and the interaction of the life and physical sciences
- The critical thinking skills needed for finding solutions to environmental problems
- An ability to evaluate and interpret scientific data and to analyze
- The writing and speaking skills needed to communicate effectively across disciplines
- Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the human dimension of environmental stewardship.
- An understanding of basic political processes at the local, national and global levels
- An evolving knowledge of sustainable economic practices
- An ability to integrate and communicate science and social science data with integrity and reason
- Graduates will gain knowledge understanding in program and project management including business and accounting skills, project management, and environmental policy.
Program Requirements:
Foundations in Science: (12 credits)
Humans in the Environment: (12 credits)
Tools and Applications (11 credits)
| GIS 110 | Intro to Geographical Infomation Systems | 2 |
| MA 207 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| ES 395 | Comm in Environmental Research (WI) | 3 |
| ES 401 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 3 |
Experiential Learning and Integration (6 credits)
ES 425: minimum 3 credits required.
Project, Policy and Management (12 credits)
| BA 204 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
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| BA 228 | Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
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| EC 203 | Project Management Economics | 3 |
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| PMGT 210 | Project Planning,Scheduling &Estimating | 3 |
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| ES 220 | Topics in Conservation Biology | 3 |
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| PO 321 | Citizenship: Think Global, Act Local-ND | 3 |
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| PO 330 | Topics in Political Theory | 3 |
Plus 15 credits of approved environmental electives from a focus area, defined in consultation with an Environmental Program advisor:
General course recommendations:
| CO 206 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| CO 215 | Introduction to Public Relations I | 3 |
| CO 320 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| ENGR 326 | Energy and the Environment (GD) | 3 |
| ES 300 | Environmental Field Studies | 3 |
| HS 329 | Public Health & Environment | 3 |
ES 300: e.g. Winter Ecology in Yellowstone, Alaska Landscape Dynamics, Tropical Ecology, Natural History of Montana
Recommended courses for careers in environmental project management:
Recommended courses for careers in environmental sociology:
Recommended for careers in public policy:
| PO 230 | Montana State Politics | 3 |
| PO 344 | Contemporary Global Issues | 3 |
Other Program Requirements:
All Environmental Program majors must earn a grade of “C-“ or better in all major courses and pass pre-requisted courses with a “C-” or better to advance to subsequent courses.