Sample Program - Sustainability Studies Major
The Major is composed of three components: (1) three core "Theories" courses, (2) three core "Methods/Tools" courses; and (3) at least two "Terrains" courses. The remaining units can be chosen from approved topics across the Theories, Tools, and Terrains. A model four-year plan is shown below.
Note: Terrains are directed-study courses or courses based on case studies. This model four-year plan does not include College core requirements, electives, a second major or minor adding to 32 units for graduation.
Year |
Fall |
Spring |
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| First Year |
1/4 unit Selection from: (1 unit) |
1 unit 1 unit |
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| Second Year |
1 unit ECON 101: Principles of Microeconomics—recommended |
1 unit or ENVN 220: Economics, Politics, and Environmental Policy (TOOL) |
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| Third Year |
SEMESTER ABROAD @ UVSQ French culture (NCR) |
1 unit Environmental humanities course: (could be taken at any time during the student's four years at Albion) ENGL 206: Writing in Place (101 prerequisite or permission of instructor) ENGL 238: Terrorists & Tree Huggers ENGL 354: Idea of Nature HIST 337: Environmental History PHIL 206: Contemporary Moral Problems PHIL 301: Environmental Ethics ARTH 315: Earth Art and the Environment or approved substitute |
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| Fourth Year | 1 unit Topics in Eco-innovation (UVSQ, TOOL) |
1 unit Albion TERRAIN (directed study or course) |
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