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 master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU
%
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
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 & Division Chair, Earth and Environmental Science
503-838-8398 | taylors@wou.edu | NS 210
JEFFREY TEMPLETON
Professor, Department Head, Earth and Environmental Science
503-838-8858 | templej@wou.edu | NS 211
MARK VAN STEETER
Associate Professor, Geography
503-838-8855 | vanstem@wou.edu | BELL 216
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