Environmental and Resource Management, Minor
Tackle environmental challenges by balancing conservation, protection and sustainable development. Apply concepts through field experiences and project-based coursework, then carry those skills into an increasingly eco-conscious job market.
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Minor description
Environmental and Resource Management minor description
In the minor program in environmental and resource management, you receive a thorough introduction to environmental regulations and key environmental management issues, such as the provision of clean, potable water; wastewater treatment; solid and hazardous waste management; and remediation technologies for polluted soils, groundwater and air. You learn to apply basic science and engineering principles to solving problems that significantly impact human health and ecosystems.
This program is a valuable addition to majors that focus on environmental issues, whether from a technical or a policy perspective. The courses form a coherent whole and demonstrate the connections among science, engineering, public policy, management and the law.
Why earn an environmental and resource management minor at ASU?
This minor centers on sustainable resource management, teaching you to weigh environmental protection against economic development, regulatory demands and responsible resource use, capabilities that are valued across a wide range of industries.
You benefit from the Polytechnic School's emphasis on experiential learning, applied research and industry engagement, connecting classroom concepts to real environmental challenges.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor requires completion of four core courses (12 credit hours) and two elective courses (six credit hours) for a total of 18 credit hours. At least 12 credit hours must be completed in residency at ASU. Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. |
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ERM 201 Environmental Management
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ERM 203 Environmental Regulations
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ERM 302 Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ERM 401 Hazardous Waste Management
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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6 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in environmental and resource management
Other Enrollment Requirements: Interested students must have at least sophomore status.
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this environmental and resource management minor prepares you for
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. Graduates with the skills gained in this minor are in high demand and can find work in industry, governmental management and regulatory agencies, and policymaking organizations.
Contact information
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