Environmental studies minor
Minor
The minor in Environmental Studies provides students with a multidisciplinary understanding of environmental issues, emphasizing the complex relationships between humans and the natural world. This program is designed for students from all majors who are passionate about sustainability and environmental stewardship, and who seek to make a positive impact on the planet.
This course uses case studies to explore global environmental challenges and engages students in considering sustainable solutions. Solutions that promote a healthy environment, social equality, and economic viability are discussed. Students explore steps individuals, organizations, and communities can take to reduce their ecological footprint and to slow global warming. Leaders from community organizations and local government agencies are invited to discuss issues with students.
This course explores issues and problems arising out of ethical considerations related to the general environment and specific ecosystems. Also considered are the moral aspects of population control and resource use. The foundations for beliefs and worldviews regarding nature and the human relationship to it are explored. In addition, the variety of philosophical perspectives and pragmatic choices and actions people take related to environmental ethics are studied.