Environmental Issues & Management Minor

  • Minor
  • Joint School of Public Health at Old Dominion University in partnership with Norfolk State University
  • Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Environmental Health
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Next Start Date
Aug 24, 2026
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Why ODU for a minor in Environmental Issues and Management?

Continuing environmental degradation is a worldwide problem threatening the quality of life and its viability. The problem can only be understood and addressed by drawing on resources from many different areas.

This minor has a multidisciplinary perspective. At its core, this minor focuses on the human dimensions of the human-environment equation.

You will choose courses from different departments in order to gain a broad understanding of environmental issues. This flexibility means you can choose topics to complement your major or target a specific career field. Course options include:

  • Environmental Health
  • Civil Engineering
  • Geography
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Sociology
  • and more

You can also choose courses that will provide hands-on experience in environmental and public health policy and ethics, and pollution prevention efforts.

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Total
12 Credit Hours

You will take four courses from at least two different disciplines to complete this minor. No more than two courses can be from the same discipline.

A minor can only be earned as part of an undergraduate degree program. Already have college credits? Contact us with the form above to talk with an ODUGlobal enrollment counselor about transferring credits.

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Accelerated Courses

Courses in this program follow an accelerated 8-week format.

There are no scheduled meeting times, so you can fit your studies into your personal schedule. You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.

Total
12 Credit Hours

You will take four courses from at least two different disciplines to complete this minor. No more than two courses can be from the same discipline.

A minor can only be earned as part of an undergraduate degree program. Already have college credits? Contact us with the form above to talk with an ODUGlobal enrollment counselor about transferring credits.

Explore Environmental Issues and Management Courses in the Catalog

Accelerated Courses

Courses in this program follow an accelerated 8-week format.

There are no scheduled meeting times, so you can fit your studies into your personal schedule. You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.

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In-state Virginia Residents
$443 per credit hour*
Out-of-State Students
$453 per credit hour

Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

These tuition rates are effective Fall 2026 and subject to change. 

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* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met. Includes $281 standard tuition + $162 mandatory auxiliary tuition.

The newest class of graduates through ODUGlobal celebrated commencement in May 2024.
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At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 

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This minor can only be completed as part of an undergraduate degree from ODU. Learn more about our online bachelor's programs today!

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Your credits may transfer! Let us know which program you're interested in, and we'll work with you to make sure we can transfer as many credits as possible.

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