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University of Pittsburgh Bradford    
2025-2026 Bradford Campus Catalog 
  
 
  Jan 11, 2026
 
2025-2026 Bradford Campus Catalog

Environmental Science Minor


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Contact  Dr. Ovidiu Franţescu

The minor in environmental science will give you a basic understanding of how nature works and how physical, biological, and human dimensions in nature are interconnected. You will learn how the earth affects us, how we are affecting its life support system, and how we can reduce our environmental impact and live sustainably by reducing the human environmental impact.

Core requirements for Environmental Science minor


Students must take all three of these classes:

Biology and Chemistry requirements


Students must take these two classes:

Total Credits: 16-17


Please be advised


Please be advised that some programs or courses of study require that students complete rotations, fieldwork, internships/externships, and/or teaching assignments at facilities external to the university, while other programs or courses of study may offer voluntary internships or externships at facilities external to the university. Depending on the program or course, such facilities will or may require a criminal background check, an Act 33/34 clearance (if applicable), and perhaps a drug screen to determine participant qualification or eligibility. Additionally, in order to become licensed, many states will inquire as to whether the applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor, a felony, or a felonious or illegal act associated with alcohol and/or substance abuse. 

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