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2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Sustainability Studies, Minor in

The minor in sustainability studies is meant for students who wish to augment their main degree through a broad exploration of sustainability issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students may earn a minor in sustainability studies by completing 18 s.h. of course work, with a grade of C- or above, as defined below. At least 6 s.h. must be in-residence.

Required Courses - Semester Hours: 6

 

Elective Courses - Semester Hours: 12

Select 12 s.h. of course work from the lists of required and elective courses specified for the BA  or the BS  in Sustainability Studies (excluding SBLY 001  and 002 ). Six of the 12 credits must be earned in SBLY or GEOL electives on the lists. Courses required for a student’s major may not be taken as Sustainability minor electives. 

NOTE: Prior to taking elective courses, see adviser to develop a course plan. Click on course titles listed below to access course descriptions and check prerequisites, as well as scheduling information (in order to ensure eligibility to enroll and proper completion of academic background courses). Note that not all courses are offered every semester.