Dive into the world of food justice and sovereignty, blending theory with hands-on farm work and service learning. Partner with Marion Polk Foodshare on projects that connect you directly with local food systems that make a difference in the community.
Program Snapshot
- Degree Type
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Minor
- Program Type
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Minor
- Credit Hours
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20
- Campus
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Salem Campus
Our Faculty
Our professors come from a variety of disciplines. They've published work, completed valuable research, and collaborated with students. Work with them on social justice initiatives or connect with them about real-world applications.
Curriculum
Issues like pollution, climate change, and sustainable development require skills in a variety of topics. Our course list covers biology, chemistry, environmental science, history, and communication. Peer through a spotting scope to observe wildlife on campus, use a mass spectrometer to evaluate the water quality of local rivers, or fly drones to map Willamette at Zena.
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Explore Earth’s climate history, learning how scientists use the rock record to reveal past climates. Dive into topics like geologic time, carbon cycles, Milankovitch cycles, and modern climate change, employing state-of-the-art models and proxies to forecast future trends.
Program Requirements
Students pursuing a Sustainability minor will need to complete 20 semester hours from four areas:
- Area 1: Natural Systems
- Area 2: Economic and Social Sustainability
- Area 3: Equity and Community
- Area 4: Graduate School Offerings
Students may not count more than two courses in any one area and may not count more than two courses with the same prefix.
Admissions Information
Our Sustainability minor is open to first-year students, transfer students and international students. Learn more about Willamette’s undergraduate admissions process to get started.
