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Sustainability Leadership Minor

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Academic Affairs (MCAA)
Completion requirement

A minimum of 20 credits are required for the minor.

Some courses may require completion of prerequisites. Students should review the prerequisites listed in the catalog or class schedule.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete exactly 1 course(s) and earn exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
  • 8015561
AND

Courses fulfilling the Communication requirement provide students with opportunities to develop and practice skills and strategies for interpersonal or group interaction including those related to media and social change.

Earn at least 2 credits from the following:
  • 8019631
  • 7972301
  • 0121071
  • 8077051
  • 7876961
  • 0123811
  • 0121391
AND

These courses examine civic, moral, and political responsibilities in the context of environment, economics, and well-being.

Earn at least 2 credits from the following:
  • 8102701
  • 8175111
  • 0120531
  • 8091631
  • 8062871
  • 8006201
AND

Activities fulfilling the Community Engagement requirement provide practical experience partnering or collaborating with sustainability-related organizations or groups.

Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
  • 8184091

Other activities may include a discipline/advisor approved 3000-level directed study, service-learning designated course, extended volunteer service within a campus unit, or internship based on a real-world sustainability need, issue, topic if such activity includes a community engagement attribute, paper, and public presentation and/or publication.

AND

These courses explore components, connections, perspectives, and boundaries related to social, economic, and environmental issues.

Earn at least 2 credits from the following:
  • 0114901
  • 7926211
  • 7926221
  • 8084961
  • 8184551
  • 7902721
  • 7970421
    OR
    7936931
  • 8045691
AND
The goal of MLEAD is to provide students exposure to and reflection on issues including multicultural leadership, social change, group dynamics and development, and ethical leadership to increase leadership capacity and competency. MLEAD is taught by the Office of Student Activities, Conferences, and Special Events.
Completion requirement

One additional course (exclusive of any used to complete other areas in the minor) in ESci, EnSt, or with an ENVT general education designation to strengthen students' understanding of sustainability in relation to environmental issues. Possibilities are offered in a variety of disciplines and include CFAN 3520. Germany: Leading the Renewables Revolution (J-term study abroad, competitive admission; 3 credits).

Earn at least 2 credits from the following:
  • 7968631
  • 7926211
  • 7926221
  • 8180651
  • 8070021
  • 8102701
  • 8128131
  • 8019671
  • 8046891
  • 8016991
  • 8108671
  • 8034991
  • 8070041
  • 8028731
  • 8062871
  • 8035371

ENST 3xxx
ESCI 3xxx

Completion requirement

Although not required, additional coursework in written and oral communication is highly recommended. Several possibilities are listed below.

Complete course(s) and earn credit(s) from the following:
  • 7972241
  • 0121081
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