Environmental Studies Minor
College: College of Natural & Health Sciences
Requirements for the Environmental Studies Minor
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Foundation Courses | ||
| ENVS 109 | Fundamentals of Climate Change | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Environmental Studies | ||
| Physical Geography and the Environment | ||
| Culture and Environmental Sustainability | ||
| Elective Science Courses | 6 | |
Choose 6 credits from the Environmental Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Geography Concentrations. ENVS 102 (3 credits), 201 (3 credits), and 335 Energy (4 credits) may also be used for this elective. At least 3 credits must be 300-level or above. | ||
| Elective Policy and Society Courses | 6 | |
Choose 6 credits of courses from the Environmental Policy and Society Concentration. ENVS 336 Environmental Justice (3 credits) can also be used for this elective. At least 3 credits must be 300-level or above. | ||
| Upper-level Elective Course | 3 | |
Choose 3 credits of 300-level and above courses from any concentration or ENVS core courses not used to satisfy above requirements. | ||
Relevant Internship, Independent Study, or Special Topics courses can also be used to satisfy the Elective Science, Elective Policy and Society, and Upper-level Elective requirements for up to 9 credits. | ||
| Total Credits: | 21-22 | |
University Requirements for Minors
Course work in the minor must be completed with the minimum GPA as specified by the department or program under which the minor falls, usually a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, but higher in some programs. Transfer students must attain the minimum specified GPA on a combination of transfer credits accepted toward the minor and credits attempted at UW-Parkside.
At least half of the course work required for a minor must be completed at UW-Parkside.