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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2017-2018
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Major Requirements
The following courses are required (12 units):
THA 110
THA 120
three units (6 projects) in THA 201 to include at least one in performance
and one in technical theatre
THA 210
THA 211 or THA 310
THA 223
THA 230
THA 320
THA 403
THA 472 or THA 499
Minor Requirements
The following courses are required (5½ units):
THA 104
THA 110, THA 211, or THA 310
THA 120
THA 201
THA 223
THA 403
Urban Environmental Studies
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
William G. Holt III, Rebekah Pine Parker
The urban environmental studies program engages the complex environmental challenges
arising as a result of urbanization and other human activities. This unique program
integrates insights and methods from natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities
and incorporates applied learning experiences. Students completing the program will be
equipped to apply their skills and knowledge to contribute practical solutions to solving
problems resulting from human-environmental interactions. Graduates will be prepared
for further study or for careers in the non-profit, governmental, and business sectors.
Upon completion of the urban environmental studies major, students will be able to
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articulate relationships between anthropogenic and natural environments using
scientific and humanistic paradigms
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interpret complex interactions between social structures and human settlements
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apply appropriate methodological tools to examine urban environmental issues
and perform related analyses
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create and communicate practical potential solutions to complex urban
environmental problems