Applied Sustainability, Minor

Introduction

Minors in Applied Sustainability are introduced to a broadly applicable problem-solving process that seeks to create whole systems solutions to environmental and social problems. Its hallmark is an inclusive, interdisciplinary, and collaborative approach that brings multiple perspectives together to make shared decisions. Building on a foundation of ecoliteracy and the practice of ecological design, students in the Applied Sustainability minor will be introduced to sustainability principles derived from a scientific understanding of how ecosystems operate though experiential engagement and practice. Focus is on developing an ethic of service and leadership, creative and collaborative attitudes and behaviors, excellent verbal and visual communications skills, and effective problem-solving skills.

Minor Requirements: 23-27 Credits

All of the Following: 17 Credits

ENV 100 - Environmental Studies Seminar 1 credit(s)
ENV 121 - Our Global Environment 4 credit(s)
ENV 141 - Permaculture Design Science 4 credit(s)
ENV 204 - Sustainable Use: Soil & Water 4 credit(s)
ENV 330 - Ecosystems & Ecological Design 4 credit(s)

One of the Following: 2 Credits

ENV 201 - Agroecology Methods 2 credit(s)
ENV 233 - Interpersonal Sustainability Leadership 2 credit(s)

Complete One of the Following Categories: 4-8 Credits

Fostering Sustainable Behavior: 8 Credits

PSY 150 - Introduction to Psychology 4 credit(s)
PSY 313 - Psychology of Sustainability 4 credit(s)

Sustainability and Economics: 8 Credits

ECON 102 - Economics of Markets & Governments 4 credit(s)
ECON 333W - Advanced Environmental Economics 4 credit(s)

History, Ethics, Politics and Sustainability: 8 Credits

Take two of the following:

POLS 224 - Environmental Politics 4 credit(s)
HIST 441W - Environmental History 4 credit(s)
PHIL 321 - Environmental Ethics 4 credit(s)
PHIL 322 - Animal Ethics 4 credit(s)

Health, Culture & Sustainability: 8 Credits

Take two of the following:

ANTH 207 - Good Food: Eating & Community 4 credit(s)
ANTH 311 - Medicine, Body and Culture 4 credit(s)
ANTH 343 - Food, Fat, and Fitness 4 credit(s)

Social Sustainability: 8 Credits

Take two of the following:

SOC 342 - Consumer Society 4 credit(s)
SOC 347 - Global Cap Neo-Colonial Inequalities 4 credit(s)

Design for Sustainability: 6 Credits

ARTST 121 - Studio I: The Creative Process 2 or 4 credit(s)
ARTST 372 - Interdisciplinary Seminar 2 credit(s)
ARTST 475 - Internship 1-14 credit(s)

Outdoor Leadership: 4-5 Credits

HPER 157 - Outdoor Recreation 0-1 credit(s)

Leadership and Education for Sustainability: 6 Credits

ENV 234 - Organizational Sustainability Leadership 2 credit(s)
ENV 335 - Education for Sustainability 4 credit(s)

Sustainable Agriculture: 4 Credits

ENV 311 - Technology of Sustainable Agriculture 2 credit(s)
ENV 312 - Sustainable Ag in the Global Economy 2 credit(s)

Program Learning Outcomes

Understand and apply transdisciplinary approaches to sustainability issues, across and within the spheres of sustainability (e.g. social, ecological, and economic).
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, theoretical and practical knowledge of ecological, social, and economic systems, and their intersections within sustainability.