Environmental Science Minor

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Pursue Your Passion for the Environment with a Minor in Environmental Science

Explore your passion for environmental science through our Environmental Science Minor, designed for students from various academic backgrounds. This minor allows you to tailor your coursework to align with your interests and career aspirations, requiring a total of 18 credit hours. You’ll start with foundational courses like ENVS 0101 or BIOL 0102 and select one course from each of the three key dimensions: Natural, Human, and Methods/Technology. Additional courses will be chosen with the guidance of an advisor to ensure you meet the credit requirement. Please note that Biology and Regional Planning majors are not eligible for this minor.

Make a positive impact on the environment while gaining valuable skills and knowledge.

Program Highlights

  • Required courses - 18 credits
  • Tailor your Environmental Science Minor to fit your interests and career goals
  • Engage in practical experiences and fieldwork

Course Requirements

Program Description

The minor in Environmental Science is designed to allow students who are interested in environmental science to tailor the minor to meet their interests, career goals, and future plans. The minor requires a total of 18 hours of coursework. This includes ENVS 0101, or BIOL 0102, one course out of each of the three dimensions (Natural, Human, and Methods/Technology as defined in the Environmental Science, B.S. major) and additional courses selected by the advisement from the required and elective Environmental Science coursework to meet the 18 credit hour requirement. Biology and Regional Planning majors may not minor in Environmental Science.

What Can You Do with a Minor in Environmental Studies?

A minor in Environmental Science opens the door to various career paths and opportunities. Here are some options:

  • Conservation Scientist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Educator
  • Field Technician
  • Sustainability Coordinator
  • Research Assistant
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Engage in Hands-On Learning in Environmental Science

Environmental Science classes are designed with small group sizes, allowing for personalized attention and meaningful interactions with faculty. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and practical fieldwork, giving students the chance to engage directly with the environment. Activities include canoe trips on the picturesque Westfield River and nearby lakes, as well as field excursions to various management and restoration sites. This immersive approach enriches students' understanding of environmental science and prepares them for future challenges in the field.

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Environmental Science Minor