Sustainability Studies Minor

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This 18-credit minor focuses on the issue of sustainability from an interdisciplinary perspective. It introduces the intellectual frameworks, technological innovations, and sociopolitical developments that will bring us closer to a more sustainable and equitable global community. Students will also learn about the rapidly-expanding career opportunities within the field of sustainability.

Program Requirements

Core Courses (6 credits):

IDIS 1250 - Introduction to Sustainability Studies 3 cr.
PHIL 2004 - Environmental Ethics 3 cr.

Electives

Culture, Politics and Society (6 credits):

HIST 2056 - Climate Change and Human History 3 cr. or
GEOG 2056 - Climate Change and Human History 3 cr.
POLS 3006 - Environmental Policy 3 cr. or
GEOG 3006 - Environmental Policy 3 cr.
ECON 2140 - U.S. Economic History 3 cr. or
HIST 2140 - U.S. Economic History 3 cr.
SOC 2025 - Environmental Sociology 3 cr.
SPCH 2200 - Environmental Communication 3 cr.
ART 2215 - A Cultural History of Nature 3 cr.

Natural Sciences and Technology (6 credits):

HIST 2056 - Climate Change and Human History 3 cr. or
GEOG 2056 - Climate Change and Human History 3 cr.
GEOG 2003 - Environmental Geology 3 cr.
PHS 3000 - Environmental Health 3 cr.
BIOL 2300 - Ecology 4 cr.
BIOL 3100 - Conservation Biology 3 cr.
BIOL 1010 - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 cr.
CHEM 1000 - Chemistry in a Changing World 3 cr.
GEOG 2006 - Water Resources and Society 3 cr.
GEOG 1000 - Earth Systems Science 3 cr.
ENGT 3000 - Energy and Sustainable Practices 3 cr.

Note:

HIST/GEOG 2204 can only be used to satisfy one area.