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Undergraduate Announcements > School of Architecture and Planning > Programs of Studies > Undergraduate Minor in Sustainability

Undergraduate Minor in Sustainability

The requirements for the minor can be found at Sustainability - Minor

All students seeking to complete an interdisciplinary minor with a focus in Sustainability can double count a maximum of 2 courses toward their major and minor. The only exception is as follows: The students seeking a Joint Degree (BSArch and BSCE) can double count a maximum of 4 courses for their minor, 2 for each major.

At least two of the courses must be taken in a different school or department than the student's own major. For example, an Architecture student would double count two ARPL courses toward the minor, would take two more ARPL elective courses or any other non-ARPL courses that are coded under the sustainability minor, and then the last two courses will be necessarily non-ARPL courses (this change is effective Fall 2023 and affects students choosing the minor Fall 2023 and after).

A course that is not listed on the current list of approved course offerings can be proposed by a student to the Undergraduate Associate Dean for approval.

Students interested in pursuing this minor need to first, let their advisor know, and then, set up a meeting with the Student Service Coordinator to review their tracking sheet options. Upon confirmation that the minor is possible, the student’s advisor will approve it, and the Minor form is to be completed.

For B.A. in Architectural Studies students, Area of Interest courses can count toward the minor (these are not considered double counting).

For B.S.Arch. students, program elective courses can count toward the minor (these are not considered double counting).

This is a complete list of approved courses that can be used to complete the minor. This list is subject to change at any time. Please reference the Sustainability Minor Webpage, Cardinal Students, and the Academics tab on participating departments’ websites to view course information such as descriptions and schedules. Prerequisites and department consent may apply. Contact department for more information.