2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Studies in Sustainability Minor |
The Studies in Sustainability Minor Program is intended for students to deepen and broaden their understanding of what sustainability is and why it is important. Students will acquire knowledge of how sustainability issues encompass various factors such as nature and environment, psychological and physical well-being, politics, and economy. Students develop skills to think critically and consider moral dilemmas and social problems regarding sustainability and ecological challenges through courses in environmental science, philosophy, literature, communication, political science, psychology, social work, and theology. After students complete this minor program, they will understand the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability issues and how to address or solve environmental and ecological challenges.
Required Courses: 4 Credits
- ENV 105 Introduction to Environmental Studies 3 Credits
- ENV 115 Environmental Studies Laboratory 1 Credit
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or
- BIO 233 Ecology 3 Credits
- BIO 243 Ecology Laboratory 1 Credit
Elective Courses: 15 Credits
- ENG 204 Nature Writing 3 Credits
- ENG 330 Literature of Foreign Cultures 3 Credits
- CDM 110 Introduction to Communication 3 Credits
- ENV 105 Introduction to Environmental Studies 3 Credits
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And
- ENV 115 Environmental Studies Laboratory 1 Credit
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or
- BIO 233 Ecology 3 Credits
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And
- BIO 243 Ecology Laboratory 1 Credit
- PHIL 255 Ethics and the Environment 3 Credits
- POLSC 350 Politics and the Environment 3 Credits
- THEO 320 Francis and the Environment 3 Credits
- ENV 126 Special Topics in Environmental Studies Credit Varies
- ENV 226 Special Topics in Environmental Studies Credit Varies
- ENV 326 Special Topics in Environmental Studies Credit Varies
- Additional Special Topics Courses(Designed to include Sustainability Issues)
* Please note: If ENV-105/ENV-115 is taken to fulfill the required course as listed above, then students may take BIO-233/BIO-243 as an elective. If BIO-233/BIO-243 is taken to fulfill the required courses as listed above, then ENV-105/ENV-115 can be taken as an elective.