Sustainability Studies Minor
Lead the way in creating a sustainable stewardship of our planet by seeking balance between environment, society and economy.
Develop the skills and knowledge for an interdisciplinary understanding of sustainability goals and the science and strategies needed to achieve these goals in modern society. This UND minor offers opportunities to creatively address sustainability issues, as local and global citizens, through a more systemic approach to solve real-world problems.
- Program type:
- Minor
- Format:
- On Campus
- Est. time to complete:
- 2 years
- Credit hours:
- 21
Why minor in sustainability?
With the increasing emphasis on sustainability through the development of green economy jobs, the need for professionals trained in sustainability studies continues to increase. This program gives you greater training and opportunities to join this growing employment field.
With this UND minor, you will gain insight to a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving for sustainability and sustainability-related issues as well as a set of skills and tools pertinent to solve problems within the coupled human-environment. This minor is for students interested in "greening" their major and in bridging the environment, economy and equity for healthy people and the planet.
The minor in Sustainability Studies pairs well with many majors, including:
Sustainability Studies Minor at UND
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Prepare to join the green economy while embracing a range of careers in industry, government agencies, non-governmental agencies and education.
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Benefit from a curriculum that gives an interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of theories and practices of sustainability.
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Learn a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving for sustainability and sustainability-related issues and acquire a set of skills and tools pertinent to solve problems within the coupled human-environment.