The challenge of maintaining and creating a sustainable environment is one of the most pressing problems facing our society and world today. The Environmental Studies minor draws information, ideas and concepts from the natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities to deal with complex and interdisciplinary environmental issues. The minor provides a breadth of coursework and the conceptual tools for analyzing environmental issues; it is applicable for students majoring in any academic discipline.
Environmental Studies
The Alma College Percussion Ensemble performed at the prestigious Centrum Jazz Festival, an international festival in Port Townsend, Wash., in July 2007. Alma was the only college group invited to perform. "It's a huge honor," says faculty director Dave Zerbe. "You can't apply to perform there; they seek you out."
Graduate Profile
Aimee Williams
Graduation: 2002
Major: History
Minor: American Studies
The broad scope of Aimee Williams’ classes for her environmental studies minor helped prepare her for a wide range of environmental jobs.
“I became interested in environmental issues at a young age and really wanted to tailor my education to allow me to work in various aspects of environmental policy and planning,” the 2002 graduate says.