Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2013-2014 Catalog Program: Energy Policy Minor Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Energy Policy Minor

Combined minor offered by Huxley College of the Environment and the Department of Economics, College of Business and Economics.

28 Credits

Introduction/What is the Study of Energy Policy?

Huxley College of the Environment and the Department of Economics offer a combined minor in Energy Policy. The goal of the program is to give students a good understanding of the basic science, environmental, and economic issues associated with the formation and analysis of energy-related policies.

Why Consider an Energy Policy Minor? 

The minor in Energy Policy is an interdisciplinary program designed to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding green-energy economy. Graduates will be well prepared to enter the workforce as leaders, equipped with the knowledge, skills and applied expertise demanded by this dynamic and evolving sector of the global economy. The participating departments are recognized for their outstanding educational programs and demonstrated excellence. This program will support interdisciplinary learning while fostering an approach to problem solving that encourages cross-discipline thinking. 

 Contact Information

Interim Department Chair
Debnath Mookherjee
Arntzen Hall 217
360-650-3284
Debnath.Mookherjee@wwu.edu

Huxley College Admissions Advisor
Kathryn Patrick
360-650-7722
kathryn.patrick@wwu.edu

 Sample Careers

This minor will be particularly valuable for individuals who seek leadership roles in business or government.

 Major/Career Resources

http://www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Students must have confirmed admission to Western Washington University and met the grade and course requirements listed below. Students who wish to register for this minor should contact the Huxley Advising Office.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors

Requirements

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
 ECON 383 - Environmental Economics
 ECON 384 - Energy Economics
 ECON 386 - The Economics of Electricity Markets
 ECON 484 - Economics of Alternative Energy
 ENVS 350 - Energy Policy and Politics
 ESCI 380 - Energy and Environment
 ESCI 480 - Applications in Energy Production

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements (GURS) 
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement

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