Sustainability Studies and the Environment is an interdisciplinary program focused on the connections between the three “e’s” of sustainability: environment, equity and economy. Students in the program practice environmental stewardship with a focus on social and environmental justice. Students analyze the scientific and ethical challenges to sustainable local and global systems and gain the skills to design, promote and implement solutions to support the equitable sustainable development of resilient communities.
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Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Sustainability Studies and the Environment minor.
Program Requirements
Minor Credits: 24
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BIO 1103 | Current Environmental Topics | 4 |
| or CHM 1010 | Chemistry and Sustainability | |
| SUS 1117 | Introduction to Sustainability | 4 |
| Four(4) credits from 4 of the 5 listed areas (min 8 upper division credits) | ||
| Ethics/Philosophy | 4 | |
| American Indian Philosophy | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| The Ethics of Consumption | ||
| Topics in Religion | ||
| Creative Communication | 4 | |
| Design Thinking | ||
| Writing Nature | ||
| Topics in Sustainability (Music: Environmental Activism) | ||
| Societal Health and Well-being | 4 | |
| Healthcare Across Cultures | ||
| Health, Happiness, and Human Well-being | ||
| Topics in Sustainability (Sustainability Practica (can take 2 times)) | ||
| Understanding Systems of Privilege and Oppression | ||
| Topics in Social Work (Sustaining Life--Water and Environmental Justice) | ||
| Sustainable Economics and Policy | 4 | |
| Environmental Economics | ||
| Community Nonprofits | ||
| Designing Successful Products | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Topics in Indian Studies (Native American Law and Policy) | ||
| Global Sustainability | ||
| Contemporary Africa | ||
| Environmental History of the Americas | ||
| Politics of Globalization | ||
| Environmental Politics | ||
| Topics in Sustainability (Frontiers in Sustainability) | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |