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environmental studies – minor
Learn more about the relationship between people and the natural environment in this minor program. Rather than focus on a single aspect of environmental studies, the courses included cover a range of disciplines such as geography, biology, history, political science and even philosophy.
credits required for the Environmental Studies minor
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of students are assigned multiple advisers devoted to guiding them through their four years at WOU
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of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission
student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in
Highlights of the program
- Tackle an extensive internship to get experience for a job in this field
- Get the foundation needed for pursuing an advanced degree in environmental studies
- Learn more about the world around you and what you can do to help it thrive
Example Courses
Faculty
SUSAN DANIEL
Department Chair, Professor, Philosophy/Religious Studies
503-838-8378 | daniels@wou.edu | BELL 318
MARK HENKELS
Professor, Public Policy and Administration, Politics, Policy, and Administration
503-838-8544 | henkelm@wou.edu | BELL 205
EMILY PLEC
Professor, Communication Studies
503-838-8819 | plece@wou.edu | BELL 114
STEVE TAYLOR
Professor, Earth/Physical Science
503-838-8398 | taylors@wou.edu | NS 210
JEFFREY TEMPLETON
Professor, Department Head, Earth/Physical Science
503-838-8858 | templej@wou.edu | NS 211
MARK VAN STEETER
Associate Professor, Geography
503-838-8855 | vanstem@wou.edu | BELL 216