Environmental Studies, Minor

The Environmental Studies minor is designed to achieve an understanding of the breadth of contemporary environmental issues through a series of courses in environmental studies, while ensuring that each student pursue a purposeful course of study in some traditionally defined area of scholarship. Graduates of the program are trained for professions directly or indirectly involved with problems of environmental quality.

Minor Requirements
Core Requirement
ENVS 1000Introduction to Environmental Science1
Select one of the following:1
Global Climate Change
Earth Systems Science
Natural Disturbances and Disasters
Earth and Life Through Time
Oceanography
Environmental Case Studies
Select 1 course unit in Data Analysis & Statistics1
Select 1 course unit in Economics & Policy1
Electives
Select 2 course units of 4000 or 5000-level Electives2
Total Course Units6
1

Please consult with your Minor advisor.


The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.