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The environmental studies minor is an interdisciplinary program. Students who are minor in environmental studies can combine the minor with any major at 91³Ô¹Ï accept environmental science. The minor allows students to build a unique program that best fits with their learning and career goals.

Course Requirements

Requirements for the classes of 2026, 2027, 2028:

• Foundation Course: CH 114/ENV 114, BL 111, or BL 154

• Capstone: A research or internship experience approved by the director of environmental science and studies. Typically completed in the senior year.

• Electives: Five electives from a list of approved courses. See the catalogue for a complete and current list of courses and all restrictions.

• No more than two of the five electives may come from any one department (e.g., biology, economics, history).

Only one course may count for both the Environmental Studies Minor and either a major or another minor. Only two courses may count for both the core curriculum and the Environmental Studies Minor.

Requirements for the classes of 2029 and beyond:

• Complete the following introductory sequence:
• Electives: Four electives from a list of approved courses. See the catalogue for a complete and current list of courses and all restrictions. 
  
  • No more than two of the five electives may come from any one department (e.g., biology, economics, history).
  • Only one course may count for both the Environmental Studies Minor and either a major or another minor.
  • Only two courses may count for both the core curriculum and the Environmental Studies Minor.