Examine Human Interactions With the Natural World
The environmental science minor provides students with a foundational understanding of ecosystems, climate systems and human impact on the environment. This interdisciplinary program complements a variety of majors by blending biological, physical and social sciences to address modern ecological issues. Studying environmental science at WSU Vancouver allows students to explore complex environmental challenges through structured, evidence-based coursework.
The environmental science minor will help you understand the complexities of how Earth’s systems work and how human activity shapes them. Learn in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, pursuing a program that gives you the chance to study diverse landscapes and build analytical skills. You will build knowledge across the sciences while gaining an academic foundation that prepares you to take on contemporary environmental challenges or complement your primary field of study.
About the Major
A minor in Environmental Science requires a minimum of 16 credits. The curriculum is designed to integrate core environmental principles with flexible elective options, allowing students to align the minor with their broader academic or career objectives. To satisfy residency requirements, the minor must include 9 credits of upper-division work earned in WSU courses or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses. Please note that this minor is not open to students majoring in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences or in Environmental and Ecosystem Sciences.