This option is available within the Sociology major at the following locations:

• Corvallis
• Ecampus

The option is designed to provide students with the ability to apply social science concepts and approaches to better understand relationships between societies and their bio-physical environment from a sociological perspective. This option has great relevance for sociology students aspiring to careers in natural resource and environmental policy, planning, management, and education, as well as preparation for advanced/graduate programs related to environmental law and environment/natural resource sociology or policy.

Option Code: 642

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Identify the role of social processes and institutions associated with social, cultural, and political dimensions of contemporary environmental and natural resource issues.
• Evaluate the complexity of environmental and natural resource processes using sociological theory and methods.
• Demonstrate an understanding of complex social and natural resource processes in writing and orally.

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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Students may choose up to 8 non-sociology credits to count toward their overall 20 elective credits. Students should consult with the Sociology Advisor to determine other relevant courses

Option Code: 642