Subject to prior approval, many students in any of USC's faculties may undertake a four-course minor or an eight-course major in Sustainability as part of their degree.
These study areas are designed for those seeking to make a difference and to become innovators in sustainability. USC has a strong research focus on sustainability with the establishment of the Sustainability Research Centre and defines sustainability as being "the enhancement of communities into the indefinite future without impinging on the value of natural systems".
Sustainability is achieved through promoting equity within and between generations, conservation of biodiversity and natural systems, and wise use of resources. Sustainability enhances the interdependency and resilience of economic, environmental and social systems.
Studying this major or minor will greatly assist students who are interested in developing their innovation and adaptable problem-solving skills for a rapidly changing world.
Major
For a major in Sustainability, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
4 required courses:
SUS101
SUS201
SUS202
SUS302
Plus select 4 sustainability-related courses:
Faculty of Science, Health and Education courses:
ENS221
ENS222
ENS281
ENS300
ENS310
ENS320
ENS321
ENS351
ENS372
PUB102
PUB262
SCI102
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses:
ENP211
ENP236
ENP365
SCS201
SCS211
Faculty of Business courses:
BUS102
MGT310
TSM221
TSM223
Other courses:
WPL310 *
Minor
For a minor in Sustainability students must successfully complete 4 courses:
2 required courses:
SUS101
SUS302
Plus select 2 courses from:
ENS281
ENP365
PUB102
SUS201
SUS202
* Subject to special entry requirements. Course coordinator approval only.