Environmental Studies Minor

Department of Environmental Studies, Huxley College of the Environment

25-26 credits

Introduction

Environmental Studies takes an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to understanding human-environment systems and environmental challenges. The Environmental Studies minor includes core classes in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to prepare our students to integrate knowledge from multiple fields of study into their chosen field.

Why Consider an Environmental Studies Minor?

Do you want to complement your major with an interdisciplinary minor that reflects the complexity of society’s environmental challenges? Do you want to understand the interactions and interdependencies between human and natural systems? Then Environmental Studies is the minor for you.

Contact Information

Department Chair Rebekah Paci-Green Arntzen Hall 206 360-650-2707 Rebekah.Paci-Green@wwu.edu

Huxley College Professional Advisor Kathryn Patrick Environmental Studies 539 360-650-3520 Kathryn.Patrick@wwu.edu

Sample Careers

Environmental Communications | Environmental Analyst | Environmental Advocate | Government Agency Employee | Sustainability Officer | Educator

Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Students must declare their minor in ES 539.

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.