A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.
To receive a minor (18 - 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
No more than fifty percent of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 22 |
| Major GPA | 2.0 |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 108 |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Optional |
| Research | Optional |
Purpose Statement
Problems like climate change, species loss, and increased demand for finite resources become more critical every day. The Environmental Sciences minor allow students to better understand and improve their relationship with the natural world.
Students study ecosystems and the ways humans interact with them using the perspectives of the natural and social sciences and the humanities. Students work extensively with full-time professors who have practical experience in the environmental sciences. They have opportunities for field study and research; undergraduate students are included in all research projects. Students learn to solve environmental problems and prepare for a career in research, industry, education, government, or public service. To culminate the learning in the program, students develop an individually designed research project or internship addressing an environmental issue of importance to them, which in turn, is expected to further prepare students for a range of professional or graduate opportunities.
Student Learning Outcomes
Take the following 22 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.