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Sustainability, Minor


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Program Requirements

The sustainability minor requires 18 credit hours of study, at least nine of which must be upper division. The program includes six credit hours of required core courses, six credit hours of required theme courses and six credit hours of upper-division sustainability-related electives that relate to the student's major.
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00) or higher.
Required Core Courses -- 6 credit hours
Required Theme Courses -- 6 credit hours
Theme Course: Complete a course from one of the four theme areas below. (3)
Upper Division Theme Course: Complete a second course from a second (different) theme area below. (3)
Coupled Human-Environment Systems
Earth Systems
Human Transformation of the Earth
Social, Political and Economic Treatment of Natural Resources and Environment
Upper-Division Sustainability-Related Electives -- 6 credit hours
Upper Division courses that are sustainability-related and ideally make a connection between the student's major and the minor. (6)

Students should consult with their major advisor for upper-division sustainability-related elective course selections and approvals. Possible courses for these electives can be explored at the School of Sustainability website, but still need to be approved by the student's major academic advisor.
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
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What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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