Environmental Studies Minor
Minor Description
The Minor in Environmental Studies (ENVS-MN) is a flexible program that allows students to tailor their studies to their interests. It prepares students to evaluate, comprehend, communicate, and solve environmental issues, with an interdisciplinary curriculum that may include studies in environmental science, economics, and the humanities. The minor requires at least seven credits—an introductory course plus six electives that provide both depth and breadth in Arts & Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Natural Sciences & Mathematics.
Admission to the Minor
No admission requirements.
Minor Requirements
The minor is granted for a minimum of seven credits:
- Either a 4 or 5 on the Environmental Science AP Exam or one of the following introductory courses: ENVS197/BIOL197/E&ES197, ENVS195, ENVS 219F, E&ES 155, or E&ES199.
- Plus six elective courses related to the environment as follows:
- Three must come from one department (depth requirement)
- The courses must come from three departments or programs (breadth requirement)
- The courses must come from two divisions of the three academic divisions: Arts & Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Natural Sciences & Mathematics (breadth requirement)
- Courses that may count toward the six electives are ENVS courses at the 200 level or higher, plus other courses listed here.
Additional Information
CONTACT
Barry Chernoff, Director
284 High Street, x2452
bchernoff@wesleyan.edu
Laurie Kenney, Administrative Assistant
284 High Street, x3733
lkenney01@wesleyan.edu