Environmental Studies Minor (ENST)

Program Description

The minor in Environmental Studies is designed for students who wish to build a critical foundation in understanding natural, human, and cultural factors of environmental systems and issues from a liberal arts perspective. Students take three core courses in environmental science, writing, and ethics, and then two electives from an approved list of Topics in Environmental Studies. A minor in Environmental Studies is ideal for students who want to explore more than one field or disciplinary approach to the study of the environment or enhance their degree with a concentration in environmental topics, issues, and skills.

Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA of 2.0

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in the Environmental Studies Minor will learn to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the multiple interconnections between environmental systems and natural, social, cultural, economic, philosophical, and historical factors.
• Identify and integrate global environmental concerns and contexts to local places and communities from diverse cultural and geographic perspectives.
• Communicate clearly and effectively about environmental issues and topics for multiple audiences and purposes

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, students with a minor in Environmental Studies can:

• Demonstrate understanding of the multiple interconnections between environmental systems and natural, social, cultural, economic, philosophical, and historical factors.
• Identify and integrate global environmental concerns and contexts to local places and communities from diverse cultural and geographic perspectives.
• Communicate clearly and effectively about environmental issues and topics for multiple audiences and purposes.

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