D epartment of Environmental Studies Washington Square Hall 118 One Washington Square San José, CA 95192-0115 Office: (408) 924-5450 Fax: (408) 924-5477 www.sjsu.edu/envs DEPARTMENT BROCHURE CHAIR ADVISORS FACULTY Lynne Trulio Katherine Cushing Alex Gershenson Gary Klee Dustin Mulvaney Rachel O Malley Will Russell Lynne Trulio CURRICULA Bachelor of Science o Concentrations Energy Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Restoration and Resource Management Bachelor of Arts, General o Minors Energy Policy and Green Building Sustainable Water Resources Park Ranger and Administration Bachelor of Arts, Preparation for Teaching Master of Science Founded in 1970, the focus of the Environmental Studies Department is on a rigorous, systematic, and integrated approach to the study, management, and solution of environmental challenges. Upon completion of the degree, students have a solid preparation for making substantial contributions to this expanding and vital field. With over 40 years of experience granting Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in sustainability studies, this department has achieved a level of professionalism envied by newer environmental programs at other colleges and universities. Almost 20 years ago, the department added a Masters of Science degree to its curricula so that it now offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees. Currently, there are approximately 250 undergraduate majors, 60 minors, and about 50 graduate students in our department programs. The employment record for recent graduates is excellent. Representative occupations held by former students include specialists in environmental impact assessment, environmental restoration, energy resource management, water resource management, park management, environmental health and safety, environmental regulation and policy, integrated waste management, recycling, hazardous materials, environmental education, and many others. More information about the successful job placement of our many graduates is available from the department. The BS, BA, and MS degrees have three common components: 1) preparation for the major courses (science, math, etc.); 2) core classes within the department; and 3) the advisor-approved minor/concentration and elective courses linked to a subfield and specific career pathway. More specific information is found inside this brochure, in the university catalog, and on the department s website. See the Environmental Studies department website at www.sjsu.edu/envs for further information that describes degree requirements, course offerings, and other aspects of the department or call us at (408) 924-5450. REVISED 9/24/13 PAGE 1 OF 7
ERC & CDR The Department has two centers that give students great hands-on experience: Environmental Resource Center The Environmental Resource Center (ERC) is a student-run center focused on campus sustainability and student leadership, that works closely with the Environmental Studies department and the surrounding community. The faculty advisor is Dr. Lynne Trulio. Location: Washington Square Hall 115 Email: ercsjsu@gmail.com Website: www.ercsjsu.com Center for the Development of Recycling The Center for the Development of Recycling (CDR) is funded by local government to research, develop, and disseminate information on integrated waste management. The director is Bruce Olszewski. Hotline: (408) 924-5453 Toll Free: 1 (800) 533-8414 (from 408, 415, 510, 650, 831 and 925 area codes) Spanish/Vietnamese: (408) 924-5359 Research Line: (408) 924-5596 Fax: (408) 924-5426 Location: Washington Square Hall 115 Email: info@recyclestuff.org Website: www.recyclestuff.org THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) DEGREE The BS degree is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in water resources management, biological resource protection, aquatic environments, conventional and sustainable agriculture, energy resources, environmental health and safety, environmental impact assessment, environmental restoration, and wilderness open space resource management. As part of the general BS degree, students select from three specialized concentrations: 1) energy, 2) environmental impact assessment, or 3) environmental restoration and resource management. Consult a faculty advisor for further details. BS DEGREE COURSE REQUIREMENTS General Education Requirements 30 Units Of the 51 units required by the university, 21 units may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details. American Institutions 6 Units Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes. Physical Education 2 Units Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement 3 Units At SJSU, students must pass both the SJSU Writing Skills Test and a 100W course. Preparation for the Major 24 Units ECON 001B, ENVS 010, STAT 095, BIOL 001A, CHEM 001A, and PHYS 002A. Requirements of the Major Core Courses (26 Units) ENVS 001, 100W, 107, 110, 117, 124, 185, and 198. Electives (20-21 Units) ENVS 119 or 152 (Area R); 6-8 units of ENVS Field Courses; and Advisor-approved electives (3-9 units of ENVS 194 recommended) 64 Units Concentration or Advisor-Approved Minor (18 Units) 120 UNITS PAGE 2 OF 7
THE BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) DEGREE The BA degree is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in coastal resource management, environmental communications, environmental product design and packaging, environmental regulation and policy, integrated and solid waste management, human ecology, and environmental planning. BA DEGREE COURSE REQUIREMENTS General Education Requirements 33 Units Of the 51 units required by the university, 18 units may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details. American Institutions 6 Units Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes. Physical Education Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement At SJSU, students must pass both the SJSU Writing Skills Test and a 100W course. Preparation for the Major ENVS 010, STAT 095, ECON 001B, and CHEM 030A. Requirements of the Major Core Courses (25 Units) ENVS 001, 100W, 107, 110, 117, 124, 185, and 198. Electives (29 Units) Advisor-approved electives, including 6-8 units of field courses (3-9 units of ENVS 194 recommended). Advisor-Approved Minor in ENVS or Another Department (18 Units) 2 Units 3 Units 13 Units 72 Units 120 UNITS THE BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA), PREPARATION FOR TEACHING DEGREE This major is designed for students interested in teaching in elementary school or middle school. Students who wish to pursue a high school teaching career should complete a BA or BS in Environmental Studies in consultation with the department's undergraduate advisor for teaching. The following coursework satisfies San José State University's requirements for a BA in Environmental Studies. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing in the state of California (CCTC) no longer recognizes Teacher Prep degrees as verification of subject matter competence. In order to verify subject matter competence for Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (K-8) individuals must pass all portions of the appropriate Commission-approved subject matter examination (CSET for PAGE 3 OF 7
Multiple Subjects). Note: Because this degree program differs from the standard ENVS BA, students interested in the Preparation for Teaching BA degree should consult with the ENVS faculty advisor. BA, PREPARATION FOR TEACHING DEGREE COURSE REQUIREMENTS General Education Requirements Of the 51 units required by the university, 36 units may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details. 15 Units American Institutions 6 Units Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes. Physical Education 2 Units Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement 3 Units At SJSU, students must pass both the SJSU Writing Skills Test and a 100W course. Requirements of the Major 96-105 Units Core Courses (12 Units) ENVS 001, ENVS 117, ENVS 158, and SOCS 177. Specialized Courses (12 Units) Complete one area of specialized coursework. Energy Resources (12 Units) ENVS 119, ENVS 132, ENVS 133, and ENVS 100W (or elective). Natural Resources (12 Units) ENVS 128, ENVS 148, ENVS 165, and ENVS 100W (or elective). Policy and Procedures (12 Units) ENVS 124, ENVS 187, ENVS 189, and ENVS 100W (or elective). Basic Curriculum Requirements (72-81 Units) Reading, Language and Literature (18 Units) ENGL 001A, ENGL 001B, ENGL 010, ENGL 103, and ENGL 112A. Complete one sequence from: [COMM 045, LING 108, and EDEL 108E] or [CHAD 150 and CHAD 151]. History and Social Science (15 Units) GEOG 137, GEOG 138, and GEOG 139. Complete one sequence from: [AAS 033A and AAS 033B] or [HIST 015A and HIST 015B]. Mathematics (9 Units) MATH 012, MATH 105, and MATH 106. Science (12 Units) BIOL 021, CHEM 030A, GEOL 103, and SCI 110. Visual and Performing Arts (9 Units) CA 177. Complete two courses from: ART 039, ART 138, DANC 148, MUSC 010B, MUSC 185A, or TA 131. Physical Education and Health (3-6 Units) Complete one sequence from: [KIN 177 and EDTE 190] or [CHAD 149]. Human Development (3-6 Units) Complete one sequence from: [CHAD 060] or [CHAD 067 and PSYC 082]. Internship 3 Units ENVS 194. Electives 4-13 Units 120 UNITS PAGE 4 OF 7
MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES COURSE REQUIREMENTS Requirements of the Minor ENVS 001, 124, and 185. Complete one course from: ENVS 107 or 119. 19 Units 19 UNITS Core Courses (15 Units) ENVS 001, 119, 130, 132, and 137. MINOR, ENERGY POLICY AND GREEN BUILDING COURSE REQUIREMENTS Electives (3-4 Units) Complete one course from: ENVS 116, 118, 129, 133, 148, 154, or 184. 18-19 UNITS Core Courses (13 Units) ENVS 001, 128, 129, and 144. MINOR, SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES COURSE REQUIREMENTS Electives (3-4 Units) Complete one course from: ENVS 118, 154, 187, or 270. 16-17 UNITS MINOR, PARK RANGER AND ADMINISTRATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS Core Courses (13 Units) ENVS 187. Three 3-unit lower division (CSU-transferable) courses from an A.S. degree in Park Management, from West Valley College or equivalent program. Additional Units (6-7 Units) Complete one course from: ENVS 144, 154, 165, 173, 189, or POLS 114. 19-20 UNITS MINOR, CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGIES COURSE REQUIREMENTS Meteorology Courses (9 Units) METR 136 and 163. Complete one course from: METR 012 or 112. Environmental Studies Courses (9 Units) ENVS 119 and 130. Complete one course from: ENVS 116 and 133. 18 UNITS Core Courses (6 Units) ENGR 103. Complete one course from: ENGR 102 or ME 172. Additional Courses (3 Units) Complete one course from: ENVS 107, 116, 119, 132, 148, or 167. MINOR, GREEN ENGINEERING COURSE REQUIREMENTS Elective (3 Units) One additional course to be selected with and approved by the Green Engineering minor advisor. 12 UNITS PAGE 5 OF 7
THE MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) DEGREE The goal of the MS program is to train independent environmental professionals in the interdisciplinary analytical skills necessary to understand and solve environmental problems. For more information on the MS program and the application process and deadlines, please contact the Graduate Coordinator at envstudiesms@sjsu.edu. GRADUATE COORDINATOR: Rachel O Malley GRADUATE ADVISORS: Katherine Cushing, Alex Gershenson, Gary Klee, Dustin Mulvaney, Rachel O Malley, Will Russell, and Lynne Trulio PEACE CORPS CREDIT Returned Peace Corps volunteers who have environmental related service are warmly invited to apply to the graduate program. Please indicate the nature of your Peace Corps service in your statement of purpose. Your service may be credited toward your graduate degree. For additional information about RPCVs in our Master s program, please contact the graduate coordinator. Plan A with Thesis Seminars (9 Units) ENVS 200, ENVS 250, and ENVS 297. Thesis (6 Units) ENVS 299. MS DEGREE COURSE REQUIREMENTS 30 Units Electives (15 Units) 100- or 200-level courses in Environmental Studies or related fields selected with advisor's approval. At least 9 elective units must be in the form of field analysis, internship experience, laboratory work, or other form of application science. Plan B without Thesis 30 Units Under rare circumstances, a very strong project of appropriate scope and depth for master's level work might be approved in lieu of the thesis. This option requires the written consent of at least two graduate advisors, the graduate coordinator, and the department chair. In addition to the required course work, Plan B students will take comprehensive examinations on four topics to be arranged by the student's project committee. Seminars (9 Units) ENVS 200, ENVS 250, and ENVS 297. Project (6 Units) ENVS 298. Electives (15 Units) At least 9 of the total 15 elective units must be in the form of field analysis, internship experience, laboratory work, or other form of application science. Elective courses must be 100- or 200-level in Environmental Studies or related field with advisor's approval. 30 UNITS AFTER ADMISSION TO CLASSIFIED STANDING PAGE 6 OF 7
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FACULTY Walter Arenstein M.S., Environmental Studies/Education, City University of New York Shannon Bane M.S., Environmental Studies, San José State University Katherine Cushing Ph.D., Environmental Engineering and Science, Stanford University Jessie Denver M.A., Environment and Community, Antioch University Patrick Ferraro M.S., Environmental Studies, San José State University Alexander Gershenson Ph.D., Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz Philip Higgins M.S., Environmental Studies, San José State University Gary Klee Ph.D., Geography, University of Oregon Environmental Studies Peace Corps Liaison Rachel Lazzeri-Aerts M.S., Environmental Studies, San José State University Ada Marquez M.S., Environmental Studies, San José State University Dustin Mulvaney Ph.D., Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz Bruce Olszewski Rachel O Malley M.S., Environmental Studies, San José State University Environmental Studies Center for the Development of Recycling Director Ph.D., Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz Environmental Studies Graduate Coordinator Jeanine Pfeiffer Ph.D., Ecology, University of California, Davis William Russell Lynne Trulio Ph.D., Environmental Science Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley Ph.D., Ecology, University of California, Davis Environmental Studies Chair Terry Trumbull L.L.M., Urban Legal Studies, George Washington University Plus a number of lecturers specializing in particular fields and real-world applications. PAGE 7 OF 7