Sustainability in academics
Ontario Tech University offers a variety of sustainability courses and courses that include sustainability. In Fall 2018, the university launched its first interdisciplinary program, the Minor in Sustainability Studies, housed in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.
The purpose of the Minor in Sustainability Studies is to provide foundational knowledge and skills related to the emerging discipline of sustainability and to prepare students to become innovators within their diverse fields. The minor seeks to educate students in the concepts and best practices in sustainability, and to teach them to consider all factors—economic, environmental and social, both in the short term and in the long term—in making decisions. Intended as a complement to core fields of study, the minor draws from courses across all faculties, and enhances and reflects each student's individual academic and career interests.
The minor consists of seven courses, which include three mandatory courses and four electives. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in minor courses is required to successfully complete the minor.
For more information, visit the Minor in Sustainability Studies page on the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities website or speak with your Faculty Advisor.
