The world needs passionate people who understand and can address our most pressing environmental challenges. That’s why we created the environmental values minor! This unique, interdisciplinary curriculum connects natural sciences, humanities and social sciences to help students see environmental issues from multiple perspectives.
Tuition and Fees
Program Requirements
The environmental values minor provides a solid foundation in ethics, culture and policy. The unique, interdisciplinary curriculum teaches students to explore the ethical, visual, cultural and creative dimensions of environmental issues. It consists of 18 credit hours of courses.
This minor is also flexible and designed to work with any UW bachelor’s degree, so if you’re passionate about the environment — this program is for you!
Students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Wyoming to declare an environmental values minor.
The environmental values program combines fundamentals of social sciences, natural sciences and humanities to create a unique, interdisciplinary curriculum. This framework helps students analyze complex environmental challenges holistically and from many different perspectives.
Unique courses, including art and ecology, cultures of nature in the United States and vertical dance, allow students to explore environmental issues through cultural and artistic lenses. This focus on creativity and culture adds a distinctive dimension to the program. With an environmental values minor, you'll also get to engage in an area of concentration that best suits your values, needs and primary program of study.
Concentrations:
The environmental values minor is a wonderful addition for anyone looking to make an environmental impact in their career. The knowledge and skills gained can be applied to careers in sustainability, education, conservation, ecology and so much more.
UW’s environmental values minor is an interdisciplinary program that helps students understand and address environmental challenges. Our students learn about other cultures, take impactful courses and complete service learning projects in the local community.
Study Abroad Programs
Studying abroad is an incredible way to broaden your perspective and gain memorable life experiences. UW offers many study abroad programs that work in conjunction with the environmental values minor. Whether you study conservation efforts in Africa, environmental sustainability in Europe or resource management in Asia, you’ll come home with a better understanding of global challenges and how to make an impact.
Community-Based Projects
Many students complete projects that directly benefit local communities. Some work on habitat restoration and sustainability initiatives, while others provide environmental education. These projects foster a sense of civic responsibility and allow students to see the tangible impacts of their efforts.
Student Organizations
Student-led organizations are a great way to connect with like-minded students, network with professionals and make a difference in the UW community. Here are a couple of the organizations you may be interested in joining:
Service, Leadership and Community Engagement (SLCE)
Campus Sustainability Committee
Impactful Courses
The environmental values minor is full of interesting courses that prepare you to make a difference in the world. Here’s a small sample of the courses that are available in this program:
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Ross Hall Rm. #223
Department 3392, 1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-3204
Email: philosophy@uwyo.edu
