Sustainability and Environmental Studies Minor
Program Overview
The Sustainability and Environmental Studies Minor at York College of Pennsylvania provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between humans and the natural world. The minor offers flexibility to explore various aspects of sustainability and the environment, allowing students to tailor their learning to their specific interests. Graduates can pursue careers in environmental protection, sustainability, and related fields. The minor offers opportunities for internships, independent studies, and engagement with faculty actively involved in sustainability research and initiatives.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Sustainability and Environmental Studies Minor provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between humans and the natural world, drawing upon perspectives from various disciplines, including sciences, humanities, social sciences, and business. The minor offers students flexibility to explore various aspects of sustainability and the environment, allowing them to tailor their learning to their specific interests.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 18 credits, distributed as follows:
- 3-4 credits from the following:
- BIO 212 Environmental Biology (3 credits)
- BIO 300 Terrestrial Ecology (4 credits)
- CVE 210 Sustainable Engineering (3 credits)
- PSC 202 Sustainability: Linking Science and Society (3 credits)
- PSC 203 Sustainability: Linking Science and Society Lab (0 credits)
- 3 credits from the following:
- ECO 340 Sustainable Development Economics (3 credits)
- G 348 Cultures and Environments Field Series (3 credits)
- G 349 Cultures and Environments Field Series (3 credits)
- G 352 Geographic Perspectives on Sustainability (3 credits)
- HIS 387 North American Environmental History (3 credits)
- LIT 379 Literature and the Environment (3 credits)
- PHL 240 Environmental Ethics (3 credits)
- PS 327 Environmental Law (3 credits)
- PSY 215 Sustainability and Psychology (3 credits)
- SOC 301 Environmental Justice (3 credits)
- WRT 361 Nature Writing (3 credits)
- An additional 12 credits from either area or the following courses:
- CVE 350 Introduction to Environmental Engineering (4 credits)
- SES 481 Independent Study in Sustainability and Environmental Studies (1-6 credits)
- SES 482 Independent Study in Sustainability and Environmental Studies (1-6 credits)
- SES 491 Internship in Sustainability and Environmental Studies (3 credits)
- SES 492 Internship in Sustainability and Environmental Studies (3 credits)
Careers:
Graduates of the Sustainability and Environmental Studies Minor can pursue various career paths related to environmental protection, sustainability, and related fields. These may include:
- Environmental scientist
- Environmental consultant
- Sustainability manager
- Environmental educator
- Policy analyst
- Research scientist
- Advocate for environmental justice
- Writer or journalist specializing in environmental issues
Other:
The Sustainability and Environmental Studies Minor offers students opportunities to:
- Engage with faculty actively involved in sustainability research and initiatives
- Participate in internships for credit and independent studies
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to environmental issues
- Contribute to a more sustainable future
