Environmental Planning - Minor

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

About This Minor

The Environmental Planning minor at Utah State University aims to provide students with a strong professional education in the core principles of environmental planning.

This minor complements various majors by offering a planning component and helps students be more competitive in the job market.

What You Will Learn

Students will learn about environmental planning, sustainable development, GIS for environmental planning, and planning methods. Elective courses allow students to explore topics such as natural resource economics, environmental communication, environmental policy, city and regional planning, environmental ethics, and climate change.

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At a Glance

College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department: Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Department

USU Locations:

  • Logan campus

Faculty: View profiles of faculty members on the department directory.

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Program Requirements

Career And Outcomes

Career Opportunities

  • Environmental Planner
  • City and Regional Planner
  • Natural Resource Economist
  • Environmental Policy Analyst
  • Sustainability Coordinator

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