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Sustainability Minor

Think Sustainably

Find your career in:

Work to safeguard our natural areas and water resources.

Design and manage waste reduction and reclamation projects.

Test and maintain the quality of our air and water.

Conserve, protect and manage natural resources.

Research environmental issues and work to solve them.

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Learn To

Study sustainable practices

Explore the feasibility of sustainable solutions

Impart sustainability personally and professionally

“ I am equipped to help stakeholders weigh the costs and benefits of different scenarios to help them most effectively protect their coastal assets while making their communities more resilient. ”
Laura Flessner Spatial Analyst for the Global Marine Team at The Nature Conservancy
Sustainability Minor Program Overview

A Metric for Assessing

This minor will complement any career with the intellectual breadth and problem-solving skills it instills. Sustainability is a factor in contemporary environmental, social and economic challenges.

Triple Bottom Line

You will examine the interconnected nature of sustainability, which encompasses environmental stewardship, social integrity and economic stability.

Sample Courses in Sustainability

Table shows sample courses in sustainability
Course Number Course Name
EVS 195 Intro to Environmental Sciences
EVSL 195 Environmental Sciences Lab
EVS 205 Global Environmental Issues
EVS 476 Topics & Issues in Sustainability
EVS 490 Environmental Community Engagement
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How Do I Minor in Sustainability?

Students selecting the minor in sustainability are strongly encouraged to meet with an EVS advisor to determine a specific course of study.

Minimum overall quality point average of “C” (2.00) average in courses.

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