2020-21 Catalog for Environmental Studies
The Environmental Studies minor provides the breadth of preparation and integrated perspective that is helpful for understanding environmental issues.
Requirements:
Students seeking a minor in Environmental Studies complete 15 credits in Environmental Studies courses including:
(1) at least one general survey course chosen from Env S 101, 120, 173, or 201,
(2) at least one integrative/ issues course chosen from Env S 160, 204, 324, 342, 404, 424, or 450
(3) at least two human/societal perspectives courses chosen from Env S 270, 293, 320, 334, 345, 355, 363, 380, 382, 383, 384, 442, 484, 491, or HIST 362.
Beyond these three requirements, any Environmental Studies course may be applied toward the 15 credit total for the minor.
A combined average grade of C or higher is required in courses applied to the minor, and the minor must include at least 9 credits that are not used to meet any other department, college, or university requirement.
For guidance on whether the Environmental Studies minor or secondary major is right for you, contact the Environmental Programs Coordinator, Richard Williams (dickwms@iastate.edu).