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College of Science & MathematicsProgram Map
Major:
BS Sustainaiblity Science
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School of Earth, Environment, & Sustainability
Catalog Year:
2024
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Student:EID:
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FreshmanFall SemGradeHrsMilestonesSpringSemGradeHrsMilestones
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FYE 1220First Year Experience2Complete ENGL 1101CORE 2000CORE Capstone Course1Complete ENGL 1102
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*ENGL 1101Composition I3*ENGL 1102Composition II3
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*MATH 1112Trigonometry3Complete Area A2 MATH requirementsMATH 1441Calculus I4Complete the GEOL 1121/1122 sequence
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or MATH 1113 Pre-CalculusGEOL 1122General Historical Geology4
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GEOL 1121Introduction to the Earth4Complete FYE 1220*CHEM 1211KPrinciples of Chemistry I4
Utilize academic success and tutoring services
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HIST 1112Survey of World History II/Civ II3
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or HIST 1111 World History IExplore campus activities and organizationsMaintain at least a 2.0 GPA
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Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor before your registration date so that you can register on time.
Use Academic Success Center for help with time management, study tips, procrastination, and more.
Be sure to read the weekly newsletter from your academic advisor to stay up to date with what is going on in your major.
Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor before your registration date so that you can register on time.
Use Academic Success Center for help with time management, study tips, procrastination, and more.
Courses not completed in Fall or Spring can be taken over Summer (if available) to stay on track!
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Target credit hours 31/124Total credit hours earned31
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SophomoreFall SemGradeHrsMilestonesSpringSemGradeHrsMilestones
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STAT 1401Elementary Statistics I3Start the Biology I/II sequenceSTAT 1402Elementary Statistics II3Look into research opportunities with a
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*CHEM 1212KPrinciples of Chemistry II4or MATH 2242 Calculus IIfaculty member
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*BIOL 1107/LPrinciples of Biology I/Lab4
Complete Principles of Chemistry I/II sequence
*BIOL 1108/LPrinciples of Biology II/Lab4
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POLS 1101American Government3CHEM 3401Organic Chemistry I4
Consider a leadership role in an organization
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IMPACTS: Literature & Philosophy Elective
3Get to know a faculty member you can seek
IMPACTS: Science Elective
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out as a mentor
or generic elective if Calculus I used in this IMPACT
Create personal resume (use the Office of
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Career and Professional Development)
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Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor before your registration date so that you can register on time.
Visit the Major and Career Exploration Center to learn more about potential career paths for your major!
Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor before your registration date so that you can register on time.
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Target credit hours 62/124Total credit hours earned62
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JuniorFall SemGradeHrsMilestonesSpringSemGradeHrsMilestones
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BIOL 3133Evolution and Ecology3Complete Area FUpper-Division Major Elective3Begin taking Upper-Division Major courses
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SUST 3500Sustainability Research Methods3Upper-Division Major Elective3
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IMPACTS: Global Perspectives Elective
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Begin attending career fair to explore possibilities
Guided Electives3
Research potential grad programs and employers
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Field of Study Environmental Elective
3and meet regional recruitersHIST 2110US: A Comprehensive Survey3
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BIOL1230, CHEM 1040, GEOG 1111, GEOL 1340, PHYS 1149
or HIST 2111 or HIST 2112
Go over graduation plan with academic advisor
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GEOG 3440Introduction to GIS4
IMPACTS: Arts & Humanities elective
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Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor before your registration date so that you can register on time.
Talk with recruiters at career fairs, even if they are not hiring for your specific degree. Find out what they look for in applicants.
Research graduate programs and the timeline to apply to them.
Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor before your registration date so that you can register on time.
Consider a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) and apply for the summer.
Consider when to take entrance exam if applying to graduate or professional school.
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Target credit hours 93/124Total credit hours earned93
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SeniorFall SemGradeHrsMilestonesSpringSemGradeHrsMilestones
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Upper-Division Major Elective3Apply for graduationUpper-Division Major Elective3Complete Major Requirements
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Upper-Division Major Elective3Upper-Division Major Elective3
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Upper-Division Major Elective3Attend a Career FairSUST 4730Practicum in Environ. Sustainability3GRADUATE!
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IMPACTS: Science Elective
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or SUST 4900 Sustainability research
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or additional Major Specific elective
IMPACTS: Science Elective
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Guided Electives3or additional Major Specific elective
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KINS 1525Concepts of Health and PE2
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Tips: Make an appointment with your academic advisor and register (before Juniors!) to get your final courses for graduation.
Check DegreeWorks and get in touch with your advisor via email to verify you are on track to graduate!
Tips: Make an appointment with your advisor to be sure that you are approved to graduate.
Begin seeking job opportunities or applying to graduate programs.
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Target credit hours 124/124Total credit hours earned124
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* A grade of ā€œCā€ or better is required.
Georgia Southern University accepts the premise that ultimately a student's program is his or her own responsibility.
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Taking any coursework that does not fit within your chosen program of study may impact your financial aid.
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