Sustainability and Climate Action Minor 2024-2025 Edition

Sustainability and Climate Action Minor Requirements:

Required Courses
SCI 268Introduction to Environmental Sustainability3
or SCI 269 Climate Change
SCI 403Innovations for Sustainable Futures3
Elective Options (Choose 2 Additional Courses)
SCI 355Energy Strategies for a Sustainable World3
SCI 371Human Impact on the Global Environment3
SCI 376GIS for Health, Business, and the Environment3
SCI 392Real World Applications for Sustainability and Climate Action3

  A minimum of 12 credits is required for the minor.   

Program Goals for the Minor:

·  Foundational Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts in sustainability and climate action as they relate to business, healthcare, and the environment.

·  Strategic Integration: Integrate sustainability principles into organizational practices to enhance consumer satisfaction, business profitability, and environmental health.

·  Practical Application: Apply sustainability strategies through hands-on projects, proposing solutions that improve business operations while promoting environmental stewardship.

·  Ethical Leadership: Cultivate ethical decision-making skills to advocate for responsible sustainability practices in future professional roles.