Sustainability Studies Minor

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The STS Sustainability Studies minor prepares students to use techniques and insight from the social sciences and humanities to address environmental problems. Students learn the history of environmental thought and law, about current environmental controversies, and about sustainable pathways and design.

To complete this minor, students must choose a minimum of four courses as described:

Required:

STSS 2300 - Environment and Society Credit Hours: 4

Choice of one of the following:

IHSS 19xx (FYS) Politics of the Global Environment Credit Hours: 4

IHSS 1110 - Nature and Society Credit Hours: 4
IHSS 1240 - Environment and Politics Credit Hours: 4
STSH 1110 - Science, Technology, and Society Credit Hours: 4
STSS 1110 - Science, Technology, and Society Credit Hours: 4

Choice of two of the following:

STSH 4340 - Environmental Philosophy Credit Hours: 4
STSH 4800 - Public Service/Professional Careers Internships Credit Hours: 4
STSS 4270 - Sustainability Problems Credit Hours: 4
STSS 4300 - Social Entrepreneurs and Sustainable Communities Credit Hours: 4
STSS 4330 - 21st Century Risks—Robotics, Nanotechnology, Cloning, and Other Technologies Credit Hours: 4
STSS 4370 - Environmental Politics and Policy Credit Hours: 4
STSS 4500 - Globalization and Development Credit Hours: 4
STSS 4800 - Public Service/Professional Careers Internships Credit Hours: 4
STSS 4960 - Topics in Science and Technology Studies Credit Hours: 4
STSS 4260 - Food, Farms, and Famine Credit Hours: 4

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Sustainability Studies Minor

Required:

Choice of one of the following:

Choice of two of the following: