College of the Sciences
Environmental Studies
Minor
Minor in Environmental Studies
The Environmental Studies Minor at Central Washington University is committed to helping develop the next generation of environmental stewards, researchers, and leaders.
With a focus on hands-on learning experiences and interdisciplinary coursework, our program offers a comprehensive education of modern environmental issues, analytical techniques, and policy and law centered on the environment. Through fieldwork, laboratory experiences, and community engagement, our Environmental Sciences minor can give you the tools and knowledge needed to address pressing environmental challenges and seek innovative, sustainable solutions to pressing environmental challenges.
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Environmental Studies Program
At the Center of a Better Future
What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Environmental Studies Website
Courses
- ENST 201 - Earth as an Ecosystem
- ENST 202 - Environment and Society
- ENST 303 - Environmental Resource Management
- ENST 310 - Energy and Society
Upper-Level Environmental Studies Electives
- ENST 300 - Applied Environmental Sciences
- ENST 330 - Environmental Leadership and Advocacy
- ENST 360 - Environmental Justice
- ENST 364 - Environmental Conflict and Change
- ENST 398 - Special Topics
- ENST 455 - Environmental Literature
- ENST 460 - Environmental Law
- ENST 461 - Environmental Policy
- ENST 480 - Campus Sustainability
- SUST 301 - Introduction to Sustainability
Better Together
This program is for students who share a passion for the environment. Find a place where you belong, surrounded by like-minded peers and supportive faculty who are equally dedicated to sustainability and conservation.
A CWU Priority
Stewardship is one of CWU’s core values in its Institutional Strategic Plan, guiding the way it operates. CWU has committed to taking short- and long-term actions about ways it can move forward and dramatically curtail reliance on fossil fuels.
Make a Difference
Empower yourself to promote the planet. Choose from courses including Environmental Leadership and Advocacy and Environmental Justice.
Club Connections
Join other students who are passionate about saving the environment in the Environmental Club. The Environmental Club is dedicated to improving and promoting environmental quality on campus and in the community.
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Why Environmental Studies at Central?
- Our small class sizes allow for more personalized attention from faculty, creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
- Engage in fieldwork, laboratory research, and internships that bring classroom concepts to life. Through these experiences, you will forge lasting connections with your peers, faculty, and industry professionals.
- Let our faculty connect you to local resource groups that can put you on the top of the list for internship opportunities.
