Mar 10, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Sustainability Studies Minor


The Sustainability Studies Minor offers a comprehensive understanding of global sustainability challenges, providing students with the knowledge and skills to enhance career opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Students gain an analytical and conceptual framework for sustainability and practical tools for professional practice, exploring indicators for measuring development and identifying barriers to sustainability transformations. The curriculum covers resources, energy, and sustainable development, taught by faculty from the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. This interdisciplinary minor can complement fields such as business, economics, education, engineering, environmental science, management, political science, sociology, and tourism. It consists of 18 total credits, including 12 required credits covering ecological, economic, and social aspects, as well as 6 elective credits. A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course.

Required Introductory Course


Students are required to take an introductory course that provides a foundation in sustainability studies (3 credits).

Ecological Dimension


Students choose one of the following courses on the ecological dimension of sustainability (3 credits)

Economic Dimension


Students choose one of the following courses on the economic dimension of sustainability (3 credits)

Social Dimension


Students choose one of the following courses on the social dimension of sustainability (3 credits)

Elective Courses


Students are required to select at least 6 semester hours from the list below.