Explore the science behind biodiversity and discover how you can help protect species and ecosystems through the interdisciplinary Conservation Biology minor in the Warner College of Natural Resources. Examine how human activities affect the natural world and explore strategies to sustain healthy, diverse ecosystems.
Build a foundation for understanding and addressing contemporary conservation challenges, drawing from biological and ecological sciences such as:
- Genetics
- Evolution
- Physiology
- Species interactions
Open to students across CSU, this minor complements a wide range of majors and prepares you to contribute to biodiversity conservation.
Declaring a minor
The course requirements for the minor can be found in the CSU catalog.
Please attend one of the online information sessions listed below if you are interested in:
- Learning more about the Conservation Biology minor
- Declaring a minor in Conservation Biology
Fall 2026 sessions
- Session 1: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 10-10:30 a.m.
- Session 2: Thursday, Oct. 22, 10-10:30 a.m.
- Session 3: Thursday, Nov. 19, 10-10:30 a.m.
- Session 4: Thursday, Dec. 10, 10-10:30 a.m.
Questions?
Please contact the peer advisors in the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology.
