Minor in Sustainability Studies
This fall, students can enroll in a new Minor in Sustainability Studies. Sustainability is most commonly defined as meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is characterized by three overarching concerns: maintaining ecological and environmental health; creating economic welfare; and ensuring social justice. The aim of the Minor in Sustainability Studies is to help students understand the ways in which these three concerns are interrelated and to explore how they best can be pursued at local, national, and global scales.The Minor is thoroughly interdisciplinary, benefiting from the teaching and research of faculty from multiple departments and colleges. It is explicitly designed to complement any major area of study.
The Minor in Sustainability Studies has three components.
* A gateway course, Facets of Sustainability (IDS 2935), introduces all students to the theory, principles, and practices of sustainability as approached through a variety of topical concerns and academic fields.
* Students select 4-5 courses from a menu that spans multiple disciplines to gain a broad exposure to sustainability-related curricula.
* Students may apply to participate in the Minor’s capstone course, Sustainability in Action (IDS 4940). The capstone course allows you to develop practical experience and skills by way of internships, service learning opportunities, or integrated research
projects.
The gateway course for the minor, Facets of Sustainability (IDS 2935) is open to all students, whether they are enrolled in the Minor or not. It will be taught this fall, and you can register for it now.
Learn more about the Minor in Sustainability Studies at www.clas.ufl.edu/sustainability