Program Overview
This minor in Environmental Studies offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding environmental issues. Students take required courses in environmental science and population and environment, and then choose electives from a range of natural/physical science and social science courses. The minor prepares students for careers in environmental fields or for further study in environmental science or policy.
Program Outline
Outline:
Required Courses (8 hours)
- BIO 1300 Introduction to Environmental Science (4 hours)
- SOC 2530 Population and Environment (4 hours)
Electives: (Select 6-8 hours from the following)
- BIO 3500 Conservation Biology (4 hours)
- ECON 3150 Environmental Economics (3 hours)
- HIST 2610 Environmental History (4 hours)
- SOC 3210 Thinking SocioLogically: Environment (2 hours)
- SOC 3530 Environment, Food, and You (4 hours)
- PHYS 1200 Energy and the Global Environment (4 hours)
- ANTHR 1150 Cultural Anthropology (4 hours)
- ANTHR 3610
- ENG 2270 Topics in World Literature: Environment (4 hours)
- POLSC 2720 Global Environmental Politics (4 hours)
Additional Requirements:
- Students must have at least two courses each from natural/physical sciences and social sciences.
- Some courses in the minor also have prerequisites.
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Overview:
Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private, four-year liberal arts university located in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is known for its strong academic programs, small class sizes, and commitment to student success.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university offers a vibrant campus life with a variety of student organizations, clubs, and activities. Students have the opportunity to participate in athletics, arts, music, and community service. Nebraska Wesleyan University also emphasizes experiential learning, with a focus on internships, research, service learning, and study abroad opportunities.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Small class sizes:
Nebraska Wesleyan University boasts a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, allowing for personalized attention and close relationships with professors.Experienced faculty:
100% of classes are taught by professors, not graduate students, ensuring students receive instruction from experienced professionals in their field.Experiential learning:
The university encourages students to engage in internships, research, service learning, or study abroad, providing valuable real-world experience.Financial aid:
99% of students receive financial aid, making a Nebraska Wesleyan University education accessible to a wide range of students.Academic Programs:
Nebraska Wesleyan University offers a variety of undergraduate majors, minors, pre-professional programs, and graduate programs. The university is known for its strong programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and business.
Other:
Nebraska Wesleyan University is ranked as a top independent regional university by U.S. News and World Report. The university is also home to the Prairie Wolves, a competitive NCAA Division III athletic program.
