College & Department Contacts
Dr. Cindy R. DeLoney-Marino
Professor of Biology
Chair of Biology
With an environmental biology minor, you can enhance your preparation to enter a variety of careers centering around nature and organism-environment interactions. Required coursework includes biology, botany, zoology and ecology, with electives in areas like environmental conservation, aquatic biology and plant systematics, along with geology and chemistry.
As a biology student, you’ll gain hands-on experience in field biology, learning about such topics as natural populations, water quality, and toxicology, while using advanced technology. Courses are taught by dedicated faculty in small classes, helping you build a strong academic portfolio.
An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a minor.
The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
With a minor in environmental biology, you can enhance your career preparation for opportunities in organizations such as the Department of Natural Resources, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or other conservation-related institutions. Other potential career fields include law, industry, and business.
*income information provided by O*NET Online. Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.
The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
