Environment & Sustainability (Minor)

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

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Program Description

The minor in Environment & Sustainability offers a structured yet flexible pathway for students interested in an integrated analysis of environment and sustainability issues. Students develop relevant knowledge and skills through a combination of courses in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.

Students enrolled in any major may pursue a minor in Environment & Sustainability (E&S). Students will customize a course of study that will allow them to develop a basic knowledge of the environmental sciences and humanities. The minor allows students with a wide diversity of interests to gain confidence in their understanding of sustainability, as well as the complex interactions and interdependencies that characterize ecosystems and relationships between society and environment. Building literacy and comprehension across key disciplines is a fundamental step toward effective engagement with sustainability and can provide students with highly desirable skills for the job market.

Academic Standards

Grade Requirements

All courses except ENVS 2000 Environment and Sustainability Colloquium must be taken for a letter grade. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or better to count toward the minor.

Minor Declaration Information

In order to apply for the minor, students should have their minor course plan ready (including what semester and year they intend to complete the courses). We recommend submitting your plan as early as possible—ideally before your senior year—to ensure you stay on track and have selected the most suitable courses. To learn more and access application link, visit the program website.