Environmental Communication
Curriculum requirements for the minor
New in Fall 2020, the Environmental Communication minor is a collaborative effort between the School of Communication and the School of Environmental Sustainability. Learn more about the courses offered through the SES here.
*Only three courses may count toward an SoC or SES major and the Environmental Communication minor. Please consult your academic advisor with any questions.
| Environmental Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Choose two: Biodiversity & Biogeography†† Climate & Climate Change†† Energy & the Environment†† Environmental Sustainability† †† |
ENVS 218 ENVS 224 ENVS 273 ENVS 283 |
6 |
| TOTAL | 6 | |
| Communication Courses | ||
| Choose two: Intro to Audio Intro to Video OR Intro to Video for Journalists Principles of PR** Digital Foundations** Persuasive Presentations** Environmental Journalism* (spring only) Web Design & Usability** Designing Media for Social Change** OR Guerilla Media** Media Law** OR Journalistic Research Methods** |
COMM 130 COMM 135 COMM 145 COMM 210 COMM 213 COMM 236 COMM 260 COMM 275 COMM 309 COMM 322 COMM 282 COMM 362 |
6 |
| TOTAL | 6 | |
| Elective Options | ||
| Choose one each from Lists A and B. | ||
| List A: Social Justice & Communication** Themes in FDMD: Digital Media & the Environment (spring only) Environmental Advocacy** Communication & Social Movements** |
COMM 227 COMM 299 COMM 306 COMM 307 |
3 |
| List B: Gender, Health, & the Environment Plants & Civilization†† Biodiversity & Biogeography** Science & Conservation of Freshwater Ecosystems** Energy & the Environment** Environmental Sustainability** Environmental Justice Climate & History*†† North American Environmental History Intro to Environmental Law Natural Resources and Land Use Law & Policy†† Water Law & Policy†† Energy Law & Policy†† Climate Change & Human Health STEP: Water† STEP: Biogas† STEP: Climate Action† STEP: Food Systems† |
ENVS 204 ENVS 207 ENVS 218 ENVS 226 ENVS 273 ENVS 283 ENVS 284 ENVS 279W ENVS 297W ENVS 310 ENVS 311 ENVS 312 ENVS 313 ENVS 338 ENVS 350a ENVS 350b ENVS 350c ENVS 350f |
3 |
| TOTAL | 6 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | |
* Writing Intensive
† Satisfies Engaged Learning requirement
** Indicates pre-requisites waived for Environmental Communication minors
† Satisfies Engaged Learning requirement
** Indicates pre-requisites waived for Environmental Communication minors
| ††Courses requiring pre-requisites | Pre-requisite | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ENVS 207: Plants & Civilization | ENVS 101 | waived for ANTH, BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, PHYS, BIOI, FRSC, NRCB, NRMC |
| ENVS 218: Biodiversity & Biogeography | ENVS 137 or ENVS 101 |
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| ENVS 273: Energy & the Environment | ENVS 101 | waived for ANTH, BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, PHYS, BIOI, FRSC, NRCB, NRMC |
| ENVS 224: Climate & Climate Change | ENVS 137 or ENVS 101 |
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| ENVS 226: Science & Conservation of Freshwater Ecosystems | ENVS 137 or ENVS 101 |
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| ENVS 283: Environmental Sustainability | ENVS 101 | waived for ANTH, BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, PHYS, BIOI, FRSC, NRCB, NRMC |
| ENVS 311: Natural Resources and Land Use Law & Policy | ENVS 310 recommended | |
| ENVS 312: Water Law & Policy | ENVS 310 recommended | |
| ENVS 313: Energy Law & Policy | ENVS 310 recommended |
