Environmental Science Minor

To earn a minor in Environmental Science in conjunction with a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in another discipline, students must complete a minimum of 19 credits with a “C” or better. No course taken on a P/F basis shall count toward the minors. Internships and independent studies courses are also not counted toward the minor. The requirements for the minor are:

Core Requirements

GES 120 - Environmental Science and Conservation (3.00)
GES 220 - Lab and Field Techniques for Environmental Science (4.00)
(4) Elective at the 300 level or higher (one of which must be at the 400 level) from the approved list of courses with an environmental focus (see www.umbc.edu/minor-in-environmental-science/)

Note:

Students interested in an Environmental Science minor should consult a department faculty member for assistance in choosing appropriate courses. Students minoring in Environmental Science are not allowed to major in Environmental Science & Geography, Geography & Environmental Studies, or minor in Geography.