Environmental Justice Minor
Dr. Allison Edgley, Program Coordinator
Environmental Justice Minor
C-431
Email: edgketa@kean.edu
Phone: 908-737-0487
This interdisciplinary 15-credit minor explores the complex challenges, social movements, and areas of contestation related to environmental justice. Students engage with a curated selection of courses designed to foster critical thinking, develop analytical and communication skills, and encourage solution-driven approaches to achieving equitable environmental outcomes. Topics include global issues such as addressing disparities in toxic waste disposal, protecting ecological resources, ensuring water and air quality, and mitigating climate change, with an emphasis on enhancing the fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens.
Environmental Justice Minor 15
Required Foundation Courses 6
| ID 1350 | INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS | 3 |
| SOC 3420 | ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY | 3 |
Required Senior Course 3
Elective Courses 6
Select two courses from the following selection:
| COMM 3700 | COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ADVOCACY | 3 |
| COMM 4200 | ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| ENV 3250 | MEDICINAL BOTANY | 3 |
| HLTH 3100 | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | 3 |
IDEJ 3XXX
| 3000 or higher level Course | 3 |
| SOC 2000 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL JUSTICE | 3 |
| SUST 2200 | INTRODUCTION TO LAWS & SUSTAINABILITY | 3 |
| Transfer Course | 3 |
| Transfer Course | 3 |
The ID 1350 course can be taken towards GE distribution credits and the minor. Graduate-level courses can only be credited toward bachelor's or master's, but not both. At least 2 courses must be at the 3000 or higher level. Only 6 transfer credits can count toward the minor. Students must obtain a minimum of “C” grade in each course to fulfill the minor requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 15