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, and 201,

(2) at least one integrative/ issues course chosen from Env S 160, 204, 324, 342, 404, 424, and 450

(3) at least two human/societal perspectives courses chosen from Env S 293, 320, 334, 345, 355, 380, 382, 384, 442, 472, 482, 484, and 491.

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.