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.
Student Resources
Department website: Environmental Studies
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: Environmental Communications, Environmental Analyst, Environmental Advocate, Government Agency Employee, Sustainability Officer, Educator.
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
Some courses in the minor may be restricted to ENVS declared majors and minors.
At any time, you can apply to the Environmental Studies Minor. To declare a minor, set up an appointment with a professional adviser on our Undergrad Academic Advising webpage, by visiting the College of the Environment Student Support office in Environmental Studies Building 539, or by calling 360-650-3520.
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.
