Introduction
Environmental Science draws on basic knowledge of the physical, chemical, biological and quantitative aspects of natural systems. The knowledge of how natural systems work is applied to solving problems largely created by human activities. Often these problems are represented by disturbances in the functioning of natural systems. Humans are altering their own life-support systems – the air, the water and soil. The scale of disturbance ranges from the molecular and cellular to individuals, populations, ecosystems, and regional and global levels.
Why Consider an Environmental Sciences Minor?
Are you excited by how natural systems work? Do you want to solve the problems of the natural environment caused by human activities? Do you love to work outdoors? Do you love the sciences and scientific inquiry? Then Environmental Science may be for you.
Student Resources
Department website: Environmental Sciences
Contact information: Kathryn Patrick, College of the Environment Professional Advisor, Environmental Studies 539, 360-650-3520, Kathryn.Patrick@wwu.edu
Department advising: See the Advising section of the College of the Environment website.
Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Career Services Center: Connect major to a career
Sample Careers: Wildlife Biologist, Naturalist, Endangered Species Biologist, Environmental Inspector, Environmental Scientist, Fisheries Biologist, Marine Biologist, Safety and Health Specialist, Park Ranger, Aquatic Toxicologist, Wetlands Ecologist, Biological Survey, Water Resources Specialist, Environmental Chemist, Soil Conservation Specialist
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
Students can declare an environmental science minor in ES 539 by completing a declaration card.
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.
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