Auburn University offers many opportunities that allow students to learn more about sustainability. The Academic Sustainability Program curated a list of interdisciplinary academic programs that have a primary and explicit focus on the concept of sustainability or the interdependence of ecological, social, and economic systems. To view this list, visit the Sustainability-Focused Academic Programs page.
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MAJORS, MINORS, AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Students travel to Costa Rica in the Watershed Services: The Ecology, Business, Politics, and Social Impacts of Managing Inland Water Systems course.
Students learn about stormwater management at the Donald E. Davis Arboretum.
MINOR IN SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES
Established in 2008, the Sustainability Studies Undergraduate Minor continues to attract a growing number of students from over 50 majors representing all 9 colleges.
The 15-hour minor provides students an opportunity to take both a foundational and capstone sustainability course, along with 9 hours of electives in the areas of society and markets; the environment; and social justice.
- For more information on the minor and course content, contact the Academic Sustainability Programs Director, Rebecca Retzlaff.
- Use this form to declare your minor.
- If you are already in the minor and need advising, contact Ross Blair.
ACADEMIC SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM
Our office works in close conjunction with the Academic Sustainability Program, which focuses on:
- training students and faculty in the concepts and application of sustainability;
- expanding the incorporation of sustainability into the curriculum;
- fostering interdisciplinary sustainability research; and
- oversight, advisement, and administration of the Sustainability Minor.
Questions about the Academic Programs may be directed to the Director, Rebecca Retzlaff.
Faculty attend the Fall Line Workshop, a training on incorporating sustainability into classes.
