Environmental Outreach and Interpretation Minor

Explore how to connect people with the natural world through Ball State's minor in environmental outreach and interpretation. This interdisciplinary program prepares you to communicate environmental concepts, promote sustainability, and engage diverse audiences through educational experiences.

Through hands-on learning opportunities, you'll develop skills in environmental interpretation, teaching, and curriculum development while building foundational knowledge in ecology, natural resources, geology, and cultural perspectives on the environment.

Whether you're interested in teaching in K-12 classrooms, engaging visitors at zoos, or developing educational programs for state and national parks, this minor provides the knowledge and skills to share environmental information and inspire a greater understanding of the natural world.

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What You Will Learn

• Develop skills in environmental interpretation, educational outreach, and curriculum development to engage audiences in learning about nature and sustainability.
• Explore ecological principles, natural resource management, and geological processes to better understand the natural environment.
• Examine cultural and historical perspectives on the environment, including the relationships between people, natural resources, and outdoor recreation.

Why Environmental Outreach and Interpretation?

This minor offers an interdisciplinary foundation for students interested in environmental education, conservation outreach, and interpretive programming in schools, parks, zoos, and other organizations. Through hands-on learning and coursework across multiple disciplines, you'll gain the knowledge to help others understand and appreciate the natural world.