Environmental Studies Minor

An option for students without the science prerequisites to do the B.S. in Environmental Science or the B.A. in Environmental Studies, this minor provides a good grounding in the principles of the field.

Students who could benefit:

The Environmental Studies minor can provide a useful supplement to the coursework of SIAS students who have an interest in:

• Environmental law, as an attorney or paralegal
• Environmental policy, working for governmental agencies, legislative bodies or in environmental non-profits
• Environmental psychology, justice or racism

This minor will also be helpful for:

• Urban Studies majors interested in restoration projects in urban areas or how populations affect the environment
• Business majors needing a background in the growing fields of "green" marketing and manufacturing or environmental management
• Nursing majors interested in environmental health
• Students going into teaching programs
• Concerned citizens interested in learning more about environmental issues

You can find out more information on minors from the registrars website. If you have any questions about this process, please see your advisor.

Note: Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Studies, and Environmental Science major students cannot minor in Environmental Studies.

Environmental Studies Minor Requirements

The Environmental Studies minor requires 25 credits.

Core requirements: 

• 5 credits - TESC 201 The Science of Environmental Sustainability (may be met with an approved transfer course or TESC 232, 236, 239, 243, 247, 303, 317, 341, 345, 404, or 434- see advisor to make the exception)

Evening students: TESC 201 is not offered in the evening. It may be possible to complete this lab requirement in an alternative way. Contact an IAS advisor for more details.

All minors must be completed with a 2.0 minor GPA. Please see an advisor to discuss details.