New Minor in Sustainability Studies offered by STS
An exciting new option for students who care about the environment:
Are you prepared to face the challenge of environmental sustainability? Today’s environmental problems—global warming, loss of biodiversity, food insecurity, toxic waste—require a new generation of creative solutions. The minor in Sustainability Studies will help you develop those solutions.
The minor in Sustainability Studies is open to students pursuing degrees across campus, including those in engineering, the sciences, arts and humanities, architecture, and management. The minor is offered through the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS). The STS approach to sustainability connects social, scientific, and technological fields of study. Courses to be applied toward the Sustainability Studies minor focus on the human dimensions of environmental problems and emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary expertise and collaboration.
No matter what your major or career goals, you can help to build a sustainable future!
Sustainability Studies Minor = 4 courses
One 1000-level course
• Science, Technology and Society
• Environment and Politics
• Politics of the Global Environment
• Nature/Society
One 2000-level course
• Environment and Society
Two 4000-level courses
• 21st Century Risks
• Environmental Philosophy
• Environmental Politics and Policy
• Environment and International Policy
• Environment and Development
• Public Service Internship
• Topics Courses in Sustainability
For more information or to enroll in the minor, stop by the STS Department office, Sage 5508, or contact Sara Feathers via phone at 276-6413 or email at feaths (at) rpi (dot) edu.