Undergraduate Minor in Sustainability

 

The undergraduate minor in Sustainability is a cross-college, interdisciplinary minor designed in collaboration with multiple colleges across TTU. The minor offers a wide range of suitable courses and advisors from collaborating units and is housed in the Davis College. Courses range across topics in the themes of Agriculture & Natural Resources; Energy & Engineering; and Art, Architecture & Society.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this Minor, students will be able to:

• Define sustainability broadly, and within the context of each emphasis area
• Demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of natural resources and social/economic systems
• Recognize and predict global sustainability benefits, opportunities, and challenges within each emphasis area
• Identify tools and strategies to address sustainability challenges within each emphasis area
• Identify, act on, and evaluate professional and personal actions with the knowledge and appreciation of interconnections among economic, environmental, and social perspectives

 

 

Learn more about the minor — including GPA requirements and specific courses offered — in the TTU course catalog:

 

 

Questions?

Have questions about an Undergraduate Minor in Sustainability? We're happy to help! First check out the TTU Course Catalog link above, then contact Dr. Jyotsna Sharma at jyotsna.sharma@ttu.edu or Diann Merriman at diann.merriman@ttu.edu to find out more.