Minor in Environmental Sociology

About the Minor

The minor in Environmental Sociology is designed to give students a broader understanding of the social factors that cause environmental problems, and how social change can be mobilized to solve these problems. This minor helps students understand the interconnectedness of society and environment, how social inequalities give rise to environmental inequalities, and how environmental problems such as climate change and the proliferation of plastic waste are created and contextualized by human practices.

For students majoring in such fields as environmental science, finance, economics, global studies, biology, Sustainability & Innovation (Entrepreneurship), or engineering, the minor in environmental sociology complements their training with a social science focus on environmental issues.

Admissions Requirements

Students are required to declare a major before declaring a minor. Students admitted directly into a specific major at the time of matriculation may declare a minor beginning in their second semester. All requirements for the minor must be completed either concurrently with or prior to the completion of the primary major requirements. This ensures that students fulfill the expectations of their primary field of study while completing any additional areas of academic specialization.

Minor Requirements

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the College of Arts and Sciences