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Undergraduate Minors

The College of Natural Resources offers several sustainability- and environmental-focused minors. Minors typically require 15 to 18 credit hours (5 to 6 courses). Refer to the university policy for additional details.

Environmental Education (15EEDM)

The minor is designed for students who are interested in building environmental literacy in various age group populations and may be a good fit for students who are interested in careers in museums, parks, nature centers or formal k-12 education.

Environmental Sciences (15EVM)

This minor is interdisciplinary and provides a foundation for analysis of environmental issues, allowing students to connect their major topics to issues that connect humans to the environment.

Environmental Technology and Management (15ETM)

This STEM minor provides students with a solid foundation in environmental chemistry, pollution prevention, technology and management systems, environmental regulations and hands-on environmental assessment, equipping them to assess and address environmental challenges.

Forest Management (15FGM)

This minor provides students with elementary knowledge of forest management, an understanding of the values of forest resources and insights into the importance of sustainable management.

Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (15PRM)

This minor is designed for students interested in gaining basic knowledge of recreation, tourism and park services, while learning about the benefits of leisure and recreation in society.

Pulp and Paper Technology (15PPM)

This minor focuses on papermaking science and technology and is especially valuable for students interested in business, scientific or engineering specialties related to the paper industry.

Renewable Energy Assessment (15REAM)

This minor provides students the opportunity to evaluate and implement renewable energy technologies and provides students the ability to assess facilities and areas for renewable energy production.

Sustainable Materials and Technology (15SMTM)

This minor provides students with a basic understanding of sustainability as applied to materials (e.g., wood, agricultural products) and the manufacturing processes used.

Wetland Assessment (15WAM)

This interdisciplinary, interdepartmental minor is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge needed for entry-level competence in wetland delineation and assessment.

Wildlife Sciences (15WSCIM)

This minor provides students who may pursue careers in natural resource management with a basic understanding of ecology and wildlife resource management.