Environmental Science & Policy

minor in environmental studies

The minor in Environmental Studies is intended to provide students not majoring in Environmental Science with an interdisciplinary concentration that emphasizes the many interactions between humans and the local and global environments. It is designed to build understanding of these relationships by examining areas of anthropology, biology, conservation, policy, law and sociology as they relate to the natural world.

The minor requires completion of six courses:

• ES103 Introduction to Ecosystem and Wildlfe Conservation
• ES104 Introduction to Natural Resource Conservation
• Two courses from the Human Society Electives list.
• Two courses from the Natural Science Electives list.

Who should study Environmental Science/Environmental Studies?

Majoring in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies is right for you if:

• You are passionate about nature
• You enjoy spending time outdoors
• You love learning about wildlife
• You are concerned about the future of life on Earth
• You want to help find solutions to the problems of climate change, species extinctions, pollution, industrial agriculture, unsustainable cities, environmental racism and other related issues
• You are excited by the new green economy, wildlife management, ecosystem restoration, renewable energy, land protection, nature-based solutions and sustainable ethics

On-Campus Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies

Our Environmental Science/Studies curriculum creates a knowledge base and a set of key skills:

• Knowledge base: Focuses on the scientific principles governing the natural world, and the social, economic, and ethical concepts that determine how humans interact with the earth. The core principles of sustainability are central to the program.
• Skills development: Includes plant and animal identification, mapping, data collection, quantitative analysis and computer skills, as well as problem-solving, teamwork, project management, presentation skills and critical thinking.

See our curriculum plan to learn how you will progress through the on-campus BA or BS program.