Environmental First Year Program
The Environmental First Year (ENVFY) Program is an undeclared major option. Growing numbers of entering students arrive at NC State with strong interest in the environment and sustainability but undecided about a particular major. The Environmental First Year (ENVFY) Program provides a framework that raises the visibility of environmental programs at the University and the fertile ground necessary for first-year students to make a smooth transition into an appropriate major.
Students enrolling in this program will complete a two-semester sequence that leads them to environmental degree programs. Completing the first year of study in the ENVFY Program allows students to make better choices about which undergraduate degree they pursue, while not adding time to their degrees.
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Math | |||
| MA 121 | Elements of Calculus | 3 | |
| or MA 131 | Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A | ||
| or MA 141 | Calculus I | ||
| Major* | |||
| ARE 201 | Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | 3 | |
| EC 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| or EC 205 | Fundamentals of Economics | ||
| or NR 219 | Natural Resource Markets | ||
| ES 100 | Introduction to Environmental Sciences | 3 | |
| or FW 221 | Conservation of Natural Resources | ||
| College Requirements | |||
| ENV 100 | Student Success in Environmental First Year | 1 | |
| ENV 101 | Exploring the Environment | 2 | |
| GEP Courses | |||
| GEP Mathematical Sciences | 6 | ||
| GEP Natural Sciences | 7 | ||
| ENG 101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 | |
| GEP Humanities | 6 | ||
| GEP Social Sciences | 6 | ||
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | ||
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 5 | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | ||
| Total Hours | 54 | ||
- *
Depending on intended major
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ENV 101 | Exploring the Environment 1 | 2 |
| ENV 100 | Student Success in Environmental First Year | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Academic Writing and Research 2 | 4 |
| Math Placement 3 | 3-4 | |
| GEP Natural Sciences 4 | 4 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Elective per consultation with advisor | 4 | |
| Economics Elective 4 | 3 | |
| CH 101 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science | 3 |
| CH 102 | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| ES 100 or FW 221 | Introduction to Environmental Sciences (or GEP Requirement) 4 or Conservation of Natural Resources | 3 |
| HES *** Health & Exercise Studies Course 6 | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Students will take ENV 101 and ENV 100 their first semester in the program.
- 2
Must be completed with "C-" or better.
- 3
Math placement results (MA 131 or MA 141) are encouraged for those who qualify and aspire to take additional calculus.
- 4
Course choice will depend on projected major.