Sustainability Studies Minor
Students in this minor will explore innovative solutions to the local and worldwide degradation of nature and associated social injustices, including the technological, social, and ethics-based approaches intended to promote more harmonious and sustainable dynamics between humans and nature. Students address the essential question of sustainability: How can we best live without degrading our life-support systems, and create conditions that nurture the flourishing of other beings and future generations?
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Requirements (24 credits) | ||
| Foundation | ||
| ISENST-120 | Principles of Sustainability | 4 |
| Select one of the following introductory environmental courses: | 4 | |
| Global Environmental Change | ||
| Environ Central New England | ||
| Globalization Culture & Place | ||
| Environmental Geography | ||
| Select two of the following interdisciplinary electives: | 8 | |
| Ecological Economics | ||
| Food, Health & Environment | ||
| Apocalypse Science and Society | ||
| Life Sust. in Earths History | ||
| Earths Climate: Past & Future | ||
| Farming With Nature in Mind | ||
| Environmental Advocacy | ||
| Rethinking Energy | ||
| Environmental Issues & Media | ||
| Intro to Restorative Practice | ||
| Disciplinary electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Sustainable Desg/Bldg Sci | ||
| Solar Des/Bldg Sci II | ||
| Architectural Systems | ||
| Sustainability & Justice Plann | ||
| Environmental Health | ||
| Comm Solutions to Climate Chg | ||
| Restoration Ecology | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Sustainablty for Organizations | ||
| The United States and Genocide | ||
| Genocide Special Topics | ||
| Natives/Newcomers NA1500-1766 | ||
| Accounting for Decision Making | ||
| Materials - a Life Cycle View | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Only two courses that are being used to meet a student’s major requirements can be used toward the minor.
**Please note some courses have prerequisites.
Upon completion of the Sustainability Minor, students will be able to:
- Explain local, national, and global sustainability using a multidisciplinary approach.
- Incorporate sustainability principles within their personal and professional values and practices.
- Integrate sustainability concepts such as systems thinking, ethics, social justice, and collaborative problem solving.
- Apply critical thinking skills to provide sustainable solutions and build resilient communities.