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2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Climate Science, BS
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The BS Climate Science program (formerly Meteorology, Climate Science concentration, BS), offered by the , is designed to prepare students for careers in emerging fields of climate change studies and mitigation, and related fields including energy and carbon management. Graduating students will be ready to begin careers in the private sector or in government, or in government agencies as a climatologist, sustainability consultant, renewable energy scientist, geoscientist, or will be ready to enter graduate programs in the atmospheric/climate sciences.
Summary of Degree Units
| University Graduation Requirements |
38 |
| Major Preparation |
20 |
| Major Core Requirements |
53 |
| Concentration Electives |
9 |
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120 |
Program Roadmaps
The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.
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Core Lower Division General Education (24 units)
Of the 39 units required by the university, 15 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3 or B4 must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with major advisor for details.
Upper Division General Education (6 units)
Of the 9 units required by the university, 3 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details. American Institutions (6 units)
Complete one 6 unit sequence of courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.
The American Studies (/; 12 units) and Humanities Honors (///; 24 units) sequences satisfy the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see the course description for details).
Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.
African American Studies (6 units)
Asian American Studies (6 units)
Chicana and Chicano Studies (6 units)
U.S. History and Government (6 units)
Physical Education (2 units)
All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a .
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
At SJSU, students must pass both the SJSU Writing Skills Test (WST) and a 100W course. Exceptions to the GWAR may be found at .
A grade of C or better (C- not accepted) is required to meet graduation requirement.
Major Preparation (20 units)
Major Requirements (62 units)
Core Courses (53 units)
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Total Units Required (120 units)
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