Conservation, Minor
Amplify your major with practical skills and knowledge for achieving conservation outcomes. Values-driven, outcome-focused and transdisciplinary, this program provides you with the diverse skills necessary to create meaningful conservation impact in your field.
Quick facts
Additional facts
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Conservation minor description
The conservation minor is a flexible program that complements a wide range of other majors, preparing you with new tools and innovative perspectives for protecting nature and people for a thriving, healthy future.
If you are seeking a purpose-driven career, the program offers transdisciplinary foundations in natural and social science, policy, working across knowledge systems, and professional skills. Integrated career advising helps connect your training to impactful roles across sectors. This is a program for those who are passionate about nature, people and the future of life on Earth --- and who want to be part of the solution.
Courses
Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: 3.00 in competency courses
Incompatible Majors: BS in conservation
Other Enrollment Requirements:
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.
Here are the admission and application details
Explore expanded study opportunities
Hands-on experiences and field work opportunities are available in Arizona, ASU's Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science, California or through a study abroad program.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available, you are able to tailor your experience to your specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, you build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing your professional network.
You can find programs specific to your interests on the Rob Walton College of Global Futures study abroad webpage and additional opportunities and information on the ASU Global Education Office website. These sites also include additional information about applying for funding to support global travel.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this conservation minor prepares you for
As a graduate, you are prepared for jobs working either within the conservation sector directly (including in NGOs or government positions at the local, national or global level), or as a conservation professional in other sectors and industries.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Rob Walton School of Conservation Futures
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WCPH 4th floor
CGFAdvising@asu.edu
480-727-6963
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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