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Environmental Science Minor

The environmental science minor reflects the interdisciplinary nature of environmental science, combining expertise in life, earth, and physical science, and coursework in environmental policy and planning that is critical to environmental science decision-making.

Students who wish to minor in environmental science must complete a minimum of 22 credit hours in the program. A major must include at least 30 credits not duplicated in the minor.

Core Courses (10-11 credits)

Elective Courses (12-16 credits)

Students must take one Tier 1 and one Tier 2 course from two of the four elective category options.

Environmental Life Science Category

Tier 1

Tier 2

Environmental Earth Science Category

Tier 1

Tier 2

Environmental Chemistry Category

Tier 1

Tier 2

Environmental Policy and Planning Category

Tier 1

Tier 2



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