Conservation
The conservation minor is designed for students who want to expand their experience in conservation biology, education, and ecology to prepare for conservation-related careers.
The conservation minor consists of 6 courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 2 of the following conservation courses: | 6 | |
BIO 322 | Conservation Biology | |
ABEC 333 | Conservation Behavior | |
ABEC 335 | Conservation Education | |
| Choose at least one class from each of the following 3 areas (labs either required or optional): | ||
| Area 1: Skills | 3-4 | |
SOC 315 | Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for the Social Sciences | |
BIO 320 | Field Ecology | |
ABEC 335 | Conservation Education 1 | |
ABEC 404 | Wildlife Ecology and Conservation in Africa | |
| Internship in Conservation | ||
ABEC 491 | Internship 1 (must take 491C) | |
ABEC 492 | Internship 2 (must take 492C) | |
EVST 498 | Internship | |
| Area 2: Applications | 3-4 | |
ABEC 333 | Conservation Behavior 1 | |
ABEC 341 | Urban Ecology | |
ABEC 347 | Avian Conservation and Management | |
BIO 322 | Conservation Biology 1 | |
BIO 375 | Community Ecology | |
BIO 378 | Wetlands | |
BIO 406 | Population and Conservation Genetics | |
| Area 3: Conservation & Society | 3 | |
EVST 250 | Narratives of Nature and Culture | |
EVST 259 | Environmental History of the United States | |
PHI 244 | Environmental Ethics | |
RST 347 | Ecotheology | |
EVST 235 | Environmental Policy | |
SOC 234 | Environment and Society | |
| Choose one additional elective from any of the 3 areas | 3 | |
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Can be taken as a track if not taken as one of the required courses.
Minors are an important part of the undergraduate curriculum. If students declare a minor by sophomore year, they can usually complete it in a timely manner. Students should work with their advisor to determine if it is possible that the minor can be completed by graduation.
To receive a minor, a student must complete at least 9 credit hours of coursework distinct from their major(s) and from other minors, and students must complete more than 50% of the coursework required for the minor at Canisius. Please note that “ancillary/supporting” courses required for a major may still count as distinct courses as long as the remaining coursework still meets the 30 credit-hours required for a major. For more information about minor policies, please see the Declaring Majors and Minors page in the catalog.