Environmental Studies and Health Minor

The Environmental Studies and Health minor provides an interdisciplinary understanding of the environment as it examines the human-environment relationship. This minor examines how biological, chemical, and physical factors in natural and built environments impact human health and disease. Students will learn how to help prevent injuries and disease by managing environmental hazards and promoting healthier air, water, soil, homes, workplaces, and communities. The 21-credit  minor complements a variety of majors including anthropology, education, biological sciences, business, political science, sociology, and more.

Please see the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health web page at www.unlv.edu/eoh for information about department programs, faculty, and facilities. Degree worksheets are available at www.unlv.edu/degree/minor-environmental-studies-health.

Learning Outcomes

• Comprehend the influences and impact of environmental factors on human health.

• Articulate the interconnected and interdisciplinary nature of environmental studies and health to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Reflect critically about their roles and identities as citizens, consumers, and environmental actors in a complex, interconnected world.