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COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM SEMINAR

ENVIRST 317
Course Description

Provides opportunities for students in the Community Environmental Scholars Program to analyze the connections among environmental issues and community engagement. Requires work with community-based environmental and/or sustainability-related organizations. Student cohorts design and lead classes and projects and have opportunities to host guest speakers and environmental leaders. Emphasizes the professional skills needed to work effectively individually, in teams, in internships, and in professional positions.

Prerequisites

Junior or senior standing only

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.97

0.7% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.36% from Historical

A Rate
94.59%

1.62% from Historical

Class Size
37

7.64% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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