The environmental science minor provides a broad understanding of the relationship of humans to the environment and the processes that occur in the natural environment. Environmental science has become an essential component of a wide variety of fields and in a variety of careers, and its importance will only increase in the future. This minor will help prepare you to respond to the increasing demands of environmental understanding expected of 21st century people.

You’ll be prepared for work in environmental policy and planning, natural resource management, field and laboratory research, conservation, and park management.