Environmental Studies Minor

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An interdepartmental minor focusing on the interactions between human systems and natural systems with the objective of preparing students for employment or further studies in areas involving the environment. Contact Dr. Dorothy F. Boorse.

Required Courses/Experiences (6–10 credits):

BIO 222 - Environmental Science Credits: 4
BIO 425 - Internship Credits: Variable
ECB 307 - Environmental Economics Credits: 4

Elective Courses (12 credits from at least three departments):

BIO 302 - Crops and Society Credits: 4
BIO 304 - Conservation Biology Credits: 4
BIO 307 - Controversial Issues in Environmental Science Credits: 2
BIO 310 - Ecology Credits: 4
ECB 305 - Economic Development Credits: 4
ECB 416 - International Political Economy Credits: 4 (Cross-listed as POL 416 )
PHI 315 - Ethics Credits: 4
PHI 233 - Environmental Ethics Credits: 4
POL 214 - American Domestic Policy Credits: 4
SOC 335 - Social Change and Development Credits: 4
SOC 340 - Women and World Development Credits: 4

Off-Campus Experience (variable credits):

Appropriate courses at Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies, American Studies Program, Creation Care Studies Program, or Latin American Studies Program may be substituted for required and elective courses in the program by permission of the program director, Dr. Dorothy F. Boorse.

Program and course information may be found under Global Education Programs .