The study of the environment, ranging from science to policy, is a dynamic field. Washington University is a leader in research on global climate change and energy, sustainable food production, the environment and human health, and biodiversity conservation. Our minors include common courses from many disciplines, and along with the related majors offered in Arts & Sciences, capture the strengths of both the traditional academic departments and the interdisciplinary innovation necessary to fully explore the multiple issues and questions posed in the study of the environment. Students can choose from two environmentally focused minors. First, our Interdisciplinary Environmental Analysis Minor aims to prepare students to tackle real-world environmental challenges by providing more robust opportunities for interdisciplinary knowledge and skill development. Our Environmental Studies minor includes courses in anthropology, biology, ethics, Earth and planetary sciences, and political science.