Sustainability Studies Minor

The minor in Sustainability Studies integrates across disciplines, emphasizes on interconnections between society and the environment, and builds a community of faculty and students committed to seeking opportunities for sustainability.

This curriculum is the focal point of a vibrant, interdisciplinary intellectual community of students and faculty committed to tackling complex socio-environmental problems confronting our world. The innovative Core and Capstone courses tackle the breadth of sustainability issues and concepts, and complement elective courses that address sustainability from particular
disciplinary perspectives.

Would you like to enroll in the Sustainability Studies Minor?

  • Click here for a printable version of the enrollment form - NEWLY UPDATED!
  • Contact sustainu@umn.edu or call 612-624-7723 to set up an advisor meeting.

Learn more about the course requirements for the Sustainability Studies Minor.

Check out the brochure for the minor!

Core Course offered Fall 2007!

ESPM 3003/GLOS 3304 - Sustainable People, Sustainable Planet

Capstone Course offered Spring 2008!

ESPM 3480/ARCH 4150 - Special Topics: Sustainable Communities

 

 

 

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