Climate, Environment, and Sustainability Minor

Climate, Environment, and Sustainability is an interdisciplinary minor that examines environmental problems from three distinct perspectives: the scientific, the ethical, and the cultural. This unique blend of perspectives provides a distinctly Jesuit focus on the problems, causes, and potential solutions to contemporary environmental issues.

Learning Goals

1. Comprehend fundamental principles derived from economic, political, and societal analyses concerning the formulation and assessment of environmental policies and institutional frameworks.

2. Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of principles and methodologies rooted in ecological and physical sciences and their practical utilization in addressing environmental challenges.

3. Recognize the ethical, cross-cultural, historical, and spiritual contexts associated with environmental issues, emphasizing the interconnections between human societies and natural ecosystems.

4. Engage in critical introspection regarding their roles and identities as members of society, consumers, and participants in environmental affairs within an intricate, interdependent global context.

5. Apply knowledge of applied communication to help meet society’s biggest challenges in environmental science.

Grade Policy:

A grade of D- or higher must be earned in all courses. 

A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 must be earned in all courses taken for the minor.

Dismissal Policy: Students who earn a cumulative GPA below 2.0 in courses required for their minor for two consecutive semesters will be dismissed from the minor.

Minor Requirements

18 credits total. 6 credits from each of the following three categories:

Scientific Literacy

Choose two (6 credits):

Ethical and Religious Perspectives

Choose two (6 credits):

Society and Communication

Choose two (6 credits):

Total: 18 credits