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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

Environmental and Technological Studies (ETS) Undergraduate Programs

216 HEADLEY HALL/(320) 308-3235
www.stcloudstate.edu/ets

Also see College of Science and Engineering description and requirements.

Programs at a Glance

Degree programs

  • BS – Environmental Science
  • BS – Environmental Studies
  • BS – Technology Management
  • BS – Technology Education
  • BES – Environmental Studies
  • BES – Technology Studies
  • Minor – Environmental Studies or Technology Studies
  • Minor (BES) – Environmental Studies or Technology Studies

Program admission and performance requirements

Admission – Department and COSE

  • 2.50 GPA or higher  overall
  • completion of 3 courses within the core

Admission – Teacher Education

  • grades of “C” or better in ENGL 191 and CMST 192
  • 2.50 GPA or higher  overall
  • completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours, with at least 12 semester hours in residence at SCSU
  • submission of scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test

Graduation – Teacher Education

  • 2.50 GPA or higher overall
  • more information in sections on Teacher Development and College of Education

University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees

  • 120 credits
  • 40 credits in General Education
  • 1 credit in PESS 122
  • 45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses
  • 30 credits in residence at SCSU
  • 2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards)

(See this section and the section on the College of Science and Engineering for more information.)

Chairperson: Kurt Helgeson
Faculty: Akubue, Anderson, Bender, Helgeson, Holmen, Kasi, Nicholson, Rose

Mission Statement
Provide experiences that promote environmental and technological literacy and also equip students with the ability to comprehend the interconnections between science, technology, society, and the environment developed through education, research, assessment, and appropriate practices.

The goals of the Environmental and Technological Studies Department are to:

  1. Provide an interdisciplinary curriculum to prepare students for future careers aligned with professional organizations.
  2. Promote the understanding of the relationship between the natural and human made worlds through a core of common courses.
  3. Develop graduates who can define, assess, and solve environmental and technological problems.
  4. Provide a variety of learning opportunities and experiences, including classroom, laboratory, field study, internships, and research.
  5. Prepare graduates with environmental and technological content to provide education both formally and informally.
  6. Offer a contemporary graduate program for educators and researchers in environmental and technological fields of study.
  7. Participate and provide leadership in professional organizations at the local, state, national, and international levels.

Application for admission to a major program of study within the Department of Environmental & Technological Studies.

In addition to the university requirements for application for admission to a major program of study, students in the Department of Environmental and Technological Studies must meet and complete each of the following requirements before being admitted to any of its majors:

  • Students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher overall.
  • For Environmental Studies, Technology Management or Technology Education majors, students must have completed three of the following courses: ETS 156, 260, 322, 363, 373, 374, 388, or 456.
  • For Environmental Science major, student must have completed three of the following courses: ETS 260, 367, 373, 375, 461, BIOL 151, 152, 212 or 214, 312, CHEM 210, 211, 240, 350, EAS 220, 230, 260, PHYS 231, MGMT 301, STAT 229 or 319.

Environmental Science majors have a natural science focus which provides graduates with opportunities to achieve positions of research, leadership in science, and environmental professions. This interdisciplinary program allows students to prepare for entrance into various graduate programs.

Environmental Studies majors experience a multi-disciplinary curriculum with flexible course selection from both the social and natural sciences. This interdisciplinary program prepares students for a wide range of environmentally-based occupations, including management, research and regulation enforcement.

Technology Education majors graduate with a license to teach technology education in grades 5-12 of Minnesota's public schools. The curriculum centers on preparing teachers to teach standards based technology education with the incorporation of Project Lead the Way. This program is the only technology education program in Minnesota accredited by NCATE/ITEA/CTTE.

Technology Management majors are prepared for technology-based positions through a combination of technical and management coursework and experiences. The program is accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). The degree has two options: Construction Management and Industrial Technology.

Bachelor of Science

Environmental Science Major (85-86)
The General Education requirements for Area B: Natural Sciences are satisfied by this program. MATH 112 is a prerequisite for several of the courses.

Interdisciplinary Science Core (44):
BIOL 151, 152, 212 or 214, 312, CHEM 210, 211, 240, EAS 220, 230, 260, PHYS 231.

Environmental Core (32-33):
ETS 260, 367, 373, 375, 444, 461, CHEM 350, ECON 351, ENGL 332, MGMT 301, STAT 229 or 319.

Technical Electives (9):
Select at least 3 credits from each of the following groups (approval of major advisor required).

GROUP A - Environmental Studies: ETS 262, 360, 363, 444, 463, 465, 467, 469, 482.
GROUP B - Natural Sciences: BIOL 326, 328, 330, 432, 436, CHEM 320, 440, EAS 305, 322, 325, 332, 334, 336, 338, 380, 423, 432, 434.
GROUP C - Social Sciences: ANTH 325, ECON 451, GEOG 303, 316, 325, 372, 379, 394, 472, 473, 492, HIST 349, HLTH 482.

Upper Division Writing Requirement is satisfied by completion of ETS 461.

Environmental Studies Major (63-65)

Department Core (22): ETS 156, 260, 322, 363, 373, 374, 388, 456
Major Requirements (27-29): ETS 262, 367, 368, 375, 469; CHEM 105 or 140 or 210; ECON 351; MGMT 301; STAT 229 or 319.
Technical Electives (15): At least six credits in Group A and at least three credits in Groups B and C chosen with the approval of the student's adviser.
GROUP A-Technology Studies: ETS 360, 444, 463, 465, 467, 468, 482.
GROUP B-Natural Sciences: BIOL 312, 326; CHEM 211, 240, 320; EAS 220, 230, 260, 300, 332, 334; PHYS 208.
GROUP C-Social Sciences: ANTH 325; CMTY 350, 451, 466; ECON 451; ENGL 332, 341; GEOG 279, 303, 316, 325, 372, 379, 394, 402, 416, 472, 473, 492, 496; HIST 349, 480; HLTH 482; PSY 323; REC 412, 441.

Undergraduate Writing Requirement is satisfied by completion of ETS 456.

Technology Education Major (48)
ETS 182 is a requirement of this major. Students should enroll in ETS 182 as a part of their general education experience. The Professional Education Core of courses offered through the College of Education for all Secondary Education majors is also a requirement of this major. Please see the College of Education statements concerning this aspect of the Technology Education major.

Department Core (22): ETS 156, 260, 322, 363, 373, 374, 388, 456
Major Requirements (18): ETS 115, 253, 336, 345, 353; AVIT 270
Technical Electives (9): Select 9 credits from any of the following groups with no more than 3 credits from 100 level courses and no more than 3 credits from internships:
GROUP A-Communications: ETS 312, 314, 325, 411, 413, 423.
GROUP B-Environment: ETS 262, 360, 375, 463, 465, 467, 469.
GROUP C -Production: ETS 130, 134, 330, 335, 343, 348, 430, 436, 446, 448.
GROUP D-Transportation/Energy: ETS 185, 186, 482.
GROUP E-Professional/Topical: ETS 405, 414, 444, 451, 458.

Upper Division Writing Requirement is satisfied by completion of ETS 456.

Technology Management Major (64-70)
MATH 196 is a prerequisite for this major.

Department Core (21): ETS 156, 260, 322, 363, 373, 374, 388, 456
Major Requirements (16): ETS 115; AVIT 270; IS 242; MGMT 301, 383.
Emphasis: Select either one of the following emphasis:

Construction Management Emphasis:
Technical Electives (33):
Required: ETS 336, 411, 435, 436.
Select 6 credits from the MGMT department (or other courses with advisor approval).
Electives: Select 15 credits from Groups A, B, C, D, E
GROUP A: Communications: ETS 312, 314, 325, 413, 423.
GROUP B:Environment: ETS 262, 360, 375, 463, 465, 467, 469.
GROUP C:Production: ETS 130, 134, 330, 335, 343, 345, 348, 430, 446, 448, 488.
GROUP D:Transportation/Energy: ETS 185, 186, 482.
GROUP E:Professional/Topical: ETS 400, 405, 414, 444, 495.

Industrial Technology Emphasis:
Technical Electives (27):
Required: ETS 312, 343, 345, 348, 430.
Electives: Select 12 credits from Groups A, B, C, D, E
GROUP A: Communications: ETS 314, 325, 411, 413, 423.
GROUP B:Environment: ETS 262, 360, 375, 463, 465, 467, 469.
GROUP C:Production: ETS 130, 134, 330, 335, 336, 436, 448, 488.
GROUP D:Transportation/Energy: ETS 185, 186, 482.
GROUP E:Professional/Topical: ETS 400, 405, 414, 444, 495.

Upper Division Writing Requirement is satisfied by completion of ETS 456.

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

A minor should be chosen on the logic of its being an appropriate complement to the major area of study. The minor should provide a balance with and for the major. The flexibility and practical nature of the following minors offer the potential for that complement of balance. (For teaching and non-teaching majors. Neither of these minors qualifies one for a Minnesota teaching license.)

Environmental Studies Minor (24)
Required: ETS 260, 262; ECON 351.
Technical Electives (15): At least six credits in Group A and at least three credits in Groups B and C chosen with the approval of the student's adviser.
GROUP A - Environmental Studies: ETS 360, 363, 367, 368, 373, 375, 461, 463, 465, 467, 468, 469, 482
GROUP B - Natural Sciences: BIOL 312, 326, 328, 330, CHEM 140, 141, 210, 211, 240, 320, EAS 220, 230, 260, 300, 334, PHYS 208
GROUP C - Social Sciences: ECON 451, GEOG 279, 303, 316, 372, 379, 394, 492, HIST 349, HLTH 482, PSY 323.

Technology Studies Minor (24)
Select 12 credits from: ETS 322, 363, 373, 374, 375, 388.
Select 12 credits from the five "Technical Electives" in the Technology Management Major.

Bachelor of Elective Studies

The Bachelor of Elective Studies (B.E.S.) degree is available for those who wish to develop their own degree program. A major or a minor in either of Environmental Studies or Technology Studies is available through this department. Each of these programs is meant to address the "elective" aspect of the B.E.S. philosophy.

Environmental Studies Major (36)
Select 36 credits from those courses listed in the Environmental Studies Major, described above. Final selection of courses requires department approval. Upper division writing requirement is satisfied by completion of ETS 456.

Technology Studies Major (36)
Select 36 credits from those courses listed in the Technology Management Major, described above. Final selection of courses requires department approval.

Environmental Studies Minor (15)
Select 15 credits from the Group A, B, and C in the technical electives courses listed in the Environmental Studies Major described above. Final selection of courses requires department approval.

Technology Studies Minor (15)
Select 15 credits from those courses listed in the Technology Management Major, described above. Final selection of courses requires department approval.