Earth Sciences
The most flexible minor focusing on geology, meteorology, and ocean sciences. This major would be a wonderful complement for students interested in biology or environmental sciences.
Minors
Minors in Department of Environment, Geosciences, and Emergency Management
A minor is an excellent way to enrich your undergraduate education, broaden your expertise, and explore interests that complement your major. Whether you are pursuing studies in the geosciences, environmental sciences, archeology, government, or english literature a minor provides focused knowledge and valuable skills that enhance your academic experience and strengthen your career preparation. Our minors in Earth Sciences, Environmental Hazards and Emergency Management, Environmental Geography, Geology, Geospatial Applications, Global Studies, Heliophysics and Space Weather, Hydrology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Sustainability Studies, and Water Resources, allow students to develop specialized expertise while gaining a deeper understanding of not only the complex Earth systems but also the dynamic relationship between people and the environment. By combining a major with a minor, students can build interdisciplinary perspectives, expand research and internship opportunities, and position themselves for success in a wide range of professions and graduate study pathways.
Emergency Management
Provides foundational information in natural hazards and emergency management. A great complement to majors in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Meteorology or Government.
Environmental Geography
Focuses on human interaction with the environment coupled with map interpretation skills. Courses emphasize a regional and global perspective.
Geology
A flexible option for those interested in minerals, Earth history and plate tectonics. Archeologists, biology, and environmental majors might especially find this minor especially valuable.
Geospatial Applications
A remarkable complement for any major interested in analysis of spatial data: archeology, biology, criminology, geology, sociology...
Global Studies
A remarkably flexible option for students interested in geography. Choose from an array of courses in map interpretation, environmental studies, or sustainability.
Heliophysics and Space Weather
An interdisciplinary minor that explores the Sun's weather affects the Earth. This minor is best for those studying math, meteorology, or physics.
Hydrology
This minor provides foundational knowledge in water resources including courses in both surface water and groundwater. A great option for environmental science or meteorology majors.
Oceanography
Learn about the physical aspects of ocean currents, tides and the intimate relationship between the ocean and atmosphere. This is a wonderful complement to meteorology or marine biology as well as environmental science.
Sustainability Studies
Examine themes in sustainable development, environmental studies, public policy, and planning. This minor complements majors in business, social sciences such as government, and natural sciences such as biology and geology.