Mountain Studies Minor

Mountain Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study focusing on the physical and human dimensions of mountain environments. Coursework in the minor emphasizes biophysical-ecological and mountain-society interactions, including a critical analysis of the processes of change and influence shaping local and regional mountain environments today. The minor in Mountain Studies takes advantage of existing faculty expertise and an array of courses to provide students with a science-based curriculum and global perspective. Students pursuing the minor in mountain studies will develop knowledge and skills appropriate for graduate study and for working with government and non-government agencies and groups. A field-based experience, either domestically or in an international setting, is encouraged.

Minor - Mountain Studies

W.A Franke College of Forestry & Conservation

Degree Specific Credits: 18

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Catalog Year: 2020-21

Note: In addition to completing the requirements for a major in any discipline, students electing the minor in Mountain Studies must have a GPA of 3.0 in their major and complete a minimum of 18 additional credits in this minor. Each student must complete the core course, then complete 15 additional credits that support the student’s academic interests in Mountain Studies. All elective courses must be approved by the program director. The Mountain Studies minor requires at least 6 credits in courses numbered 300 and above. Students can receive credit for special topics courses, relevant experiential learning and internship experiences, and for relevant courses taken at other universities.

Summary

Upper-Division Core Course

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Mountain Studies Elective Course

Minimum Required Grade: C-