Sustainable Systems - Minor

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

About This Minor

The Sustainable Systems minor at Utah State University provides an introduction to sustainable systems and sustainable systems methodologies.

Students will explore theoretical foundations and methods for using education and communication strategies to encourage the adoption of sustainable behaviors in various fields. The program addresses complex development challenges and helps students develop programs with sustainability goals.

What You Will Learn

The curriculum covers a range of topics including agriculture, food and environment systems, energy and earth systems, water systems, and social systems.

Courses include Communicating Sustainability, Foundations of Sustainable Systems, Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems, Energy in the Twenty-first Century, Sustainable Low Water Landscaping, and Environmental Ethics.

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College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department: Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Department

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Career And Outcomes

Career Opportunities

  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Environmental Planner
  • Natural Resource Manager
  • Environmental Educator
  • Environmental Policy Analyst

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