{"id":369,"date":"2016-02-01T18:30:47","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T18:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/?post_type=areas&p=369"},"modified":"2025-09-29T10:30:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T14:30:47","slug":"environmental-sustainability-minor","status":"publish","type":"areas","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/areas\/environmental-sustainability-minor\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study<\/div>

Environmental Sustainability<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Sustainability – the science of smarter survival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sustainability is the key that will allow humans to survive and thrive here on Earth in the face of so many dire environmental problems. UMW\u2019s environmental sustainability minor program explores strategies for making responsible decisions to reduce negative impacts and ensure the conservation of our natural resources through environmental, social, economic, and cultural lenses. Examine society\u2019s relationship with nature. Analyze methods of resolving resource issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UMW\u2019s minor in environmental sustainability has relevancy to all majors in today’s world. Take core courses for a foundation in environmental science. Then choose from electives carefully selected from such disciplines as biology, environmental science, geology, economics, geography, philosophy, and more to adapt the program to your own strengths, interests, and career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is steady demand in industry, government, education, and advocacy organizations for people trained in the environmental sciences. Many people who study environmental sustainability work in conservation, education and communication, environmental consulting, environmental management and planning, and parks and recreation. Many find work with government organizations like the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S Forest Service, private sector businesses like Seventh Generation and Whole Foods, and nonprofits like the Wilderness Society and the Sierra Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Up to three credits from internships available through UMW’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences can count towards the minor. The department has helped students land recent internships with the City of Fredericksburg, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Resources Conservation Services, Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries, Friends of the Rappahannock, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Marstel-Day LLC, U.S. Geological Survey, Greenpeace, and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network.<\/p>\n\n\n

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