About
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.
Accreditation
For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
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.
Requirements
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
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Comprehend the influences and impact of environmental factors on human health.
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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.
Advising
Please see advising information at the UNLV Division of Health Sciences Academic Advising Center.
Accreditation
For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
University Graduation Requirements
To obtain this minor, you must be a degree seeking undergraduate student pursuing an approved UNLV bachelor's degree. Please see
for complete information.Environmental Studies and Health Minor - Total Credits: 21
Minor must be completed by time of graduation.
Required Core Courses - Credits: 18
Elective Course - Credits: 3
Choose one of the following courses:
Contacts
School of Public Health
The School of Public Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. Our departments, programs, and research units work to provide a diverse education, practical training experience, and numerous community involvement opportunities to prepare students to become leaders and professionals in the field of public health.