Faculty: Bensel, Bethurem, Bowden, Bradshaw-Wilson, Byrnes, Carbone, Geyer, Griffin, Krone, Misner, Pearce, Shaffer
 

The Environmental Science and Sustainability minor is in the Interdisciplinary Area of Study, and may not be combined with the Environmental Science and Sustainability major
 

Environmental Science and Sustainability Minor Program Learning Outcomes

• PLO 1: Identify environmental challenges and processes through a multi-disciplinary lens.
• PLO 2: Integrate multiple perspectives, including those from the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, to create collaborative and inclusive strategies to address environmental challenges.
• PLO 3: Assess environmental challenges and processes through qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• PLO 4: Communicate findings through clear and persuasive writing, oral presentations and creative activities
   

The Environmental Science and Sustainability minor consists of 20 credits. At graduation, Environmental Science and Sustainability minors must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in the minor. The calculation is based on the grades of all courses presented for the minor. Only the most recent grade is considered for courses that have been repeated. All courses presented for the minor must be taken for a letter grade. A maximum of 12 transfer credits are accepted toward the minor; exceptions must be approved by the department chair.
 

The Environmental Science and Sustainability minor provides students with a foundational understanding through a core set of three courses. These courses introduce key concepts in environmental science, develop critical thinking skills for analyzing environmental challenges, and teach research methods for investigating environmental issues. Students can then personalize their minor by selecting two additional courses to align with their interests.