The Environmental Studies Minor at Waynesburg University will allow students to explore the relationship between their major course of study and the compelling contemporary issues that connect humans to the environment. Today’s society is currently confronted with a multitude of environmental issues which will affect the sustainability of future generations. As our population grows, environmental issues have entered the forefront of concerns of our society, both locally and globally. These issues need to be addressed by scientists, but they will also require an in-depth understanding by those in many other fields of study. Sustainability of our earth’s resources will require the expertise of a multitude of disciplines, including the social sciences, public health, international studies, public policy and law, communications, business, education, biblical studies and the arts. The minor in environmental studies will include an interdisciplinary collection of courses which will provide a foundation for students who are educated and directed in working toward an environmentally sustainable future for God’s Creation.
Required courses
Department |
Course Number |
Credits |
Course Title |
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CHE |
3-4 |
Contemporary Topics in Chemistry |
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ENV | 117 | 4 | Introduction to Environmental Science |
ENV | 217 | 1 | Environmental Ethics |
GLG |
4 |
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POL |
3 |
American National Government |
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POL |
3 |
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4 |
Two courses to be selected from: BIO 395 (environmental emphasis), 409, 465 (environmental emphasis); BMS 215; HIS 225; SLR 105 (environmental stewardship) |
There are 22-23 credits required for this minor.