With a minor in environmental studies, your appreciation of the natural world will deepen. You will be taught how to exercise greater personal stewardship with regards to the environment. Using insights provided by the disciplines of theology, philosophy and the social and natural sciences, you will develop a deeper understanding of environmental problems and solutions.
Highlights
- Incorporates interdisciplinary perspectives on the natural world and the place of humanity within it
Career opportunities
A minor in environmental studies can be a valuable addition to any major, and is ideal for graduates seeking vocations within organizations involved with environmental concerns.
Course listing
Required Courses (20 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 312 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 312L | Ecology Lab | 0 |
| ENV 150 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 4 |
| ENV 482 | Environmental Studies Practicum | 1-3 |
| PS 373 | Nature, Law and Policy | 3 |
| THEO 425 | Theological Ethics and the Environment | 3 |
Additional elective units from the environmental studies major to complete 20 units
Recommended Course
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COM 420 | Conflict Management and Resolution | 3 |
Program director
Michael Kunz, Ph.D.
Biological & Environmental Science Program Director