Recognizing the innovative role artists and designers can play in solving these pressing challenges, the Sustainability minor provides students with a broad understanding of the social, political, economic and environmental issues impacting the future of humanity and our planet. Students will study and develop strategies and systems, as applicable to art and design, which can meet the needs of current generations without compromising those of future generations.
Eligibility
Open to all BFA majors. Students must be on track in their major and in good academic standing, with no more than 6 credits behind and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Required Courses
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAIL201 | Human Ecology | 3.0 |
| NSCI305 | Science and Sustainable Design | 3.0 |
| LIBS441 | Sustainability Capstone* | 3.0 |
| Sustainability electives** | 6.0 | |
| Total Credits | 15.0 |
* Students who have a dedicated capstone for their major will complete one capstone
course that combines both their major and minor.
**A limited choice of Creative Action, Liberal Arts and Sciences and Studio Elective
courses across the College will count towards the Sustainability minor Electives,
as determined each semester by the Interdisciplinary Studies Director, Sustainability
Minor Area Head, and Department Chairs.
Core Course Descriptions are listed in the Creative Action and Liberal Arts and Sciences sections of the Course Catalog.
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
Course Proposals
Faculty members who are interested in proposing new courses or designating existing courses as Sustainability Electives should email course proposals and learning outcomes to the Minor Area Head and Director of Interdisciplinary Studies.
For more info about the Sustainability Minor contact Minor Area Head, Claudia Hernández Romero.