Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies Minor

The Environmental Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary approach for understanding the relationship between humans and the natural environment. It provides academic breadth, specific areas of expertise, and technical skills. The program supports an extensive internship program and is committed to the professional development of its students who seek employment in environmentally related fields such as resource management, environmental assessment, land-use planning, public administration, and teaching. The program also seeks to serve students interested in pursuing advanced training in environmental studies.

For more information contact:
Dr. Mark Van Steeter, 503-838-8855, vanstem@wou.edu
Dr. Steve Taylor, 503-838-8398, taylors@wou.edu.

Following is a list of the professors/advisors involved with the Environmental Studies Program:

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BRYAN DUTTON

Professor, Biology
duttonb@wou.edu

MICHAEL MCGLADE

Professor, Department Head, Geography
mcgladm@wou.edu

STEVE TAYLOR

Professor & Division Chair, Earth and Environmental Science
taylors@wou.edu

JEFFREY TEMPLETON

Professor, Department Head, Earth and Environmental Science
templej@wou.edu

MARK VAN STEETER

Associate Professor, Geography
vanstem@wou.edu

EMILY PLEC

Professor of Communication, Communication Studies
plece@wou.edu

MARY PETTENGER

Professor, Politics, Policy, and Administration
pettengm@wou.edu

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Contact

Division of Social Sciences

503-838-8288 | or e-mail: ryalss@wou.edu | Location: BELL 231

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