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 | 21 |
Purpose Statement
Issues of sustainability, climate change adaptation and mitigation, environmental justice, biodiversity, and increasing demand for finite food, water, and energy resources become more critical every day. The Environmental Studies minor at Northern Arizona University assists students to better understand—and improve—our 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. They work extensively with full-time professors who have practical experience in the environmental sciences and sustainability. They have many opportunities for field study and research; our faculty members include undergraduate students in all research projects. They will learn how to develop solutions for these issues and prepare for a career in research, industry, education, government, or public service.
Student Learning Outcomes
Take the following 21 units:
Students enrolled in this minor may not enroll in or pursue the following due to the number of overlapping units:
Some courses may have prerequisites. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.