College of the Sciences
Sustainability
Minor | Certificate
Minor or Certificate in Sustainability
Contribute to a brighter and more sustainable future by earning a minor or certificate in Sustainability at CWU.
CWU’s Sustainability minor/certificate includes courses that will enhance your knowledge about the intersection of environmental, social, and economic factors that shape our world and provide you with an opportunity to implement a project on campus or in the community that enhances sustainability. The demand for professionals equipped with sustainability skills is outpacing the supply of professionals that can advance sustainability solutions. Whether your interests lie in business, engineering, education, or the natural sciences, a minor or certificate in sustainability will enhance your understanding of sustainability in today's rapidly changing world, prepare you for the workforce, and empower you to help create a better tomorrow.
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Environmental Studies Program
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Environmental Studies Website
Courses
- SUST 301 - Introduction to Sustainability
- SUST 309 - Sustainability Civic Engagement Experience
- SUST 487 - Sustainability Project Capstone
- ENST 480 - Campus Sustainability
- SUST 490 - Cooperative Education
- SUST 495 - Senior Research
Department-Approved Electives
Environment
- BIOL 302 - Sustainability and Environmental Change
- CMGT 452 - LEED in Sustainable Construction
- ECON 462 - Environmental & Resource Economics
- ENST 303 - Environmental Management
- ENST 360 - Environmental Justice
- GEOG 355 - Geography of the Pacific Northwest
- GEOG 373 - Water Resources
- GEOG 442 - Alternative Energy
- GEOG 449 - Environmental Hazard Analysis and Management
- GEOG 458 - People, Parks, and Protected Areas
- GEOL 303 - Water: Science and Society
- GEOL 380 - Natural Hazards
- POSC 344 - Environmental Politics
- SOC 380 - Social Ecology
Economy
- ANTH 363 - Culture and Economy
- BUS 389 - Sustainable Business
- CMGT 452 - LEED in Sustainable Construction
- CMGT 485 - Construction Accounting, Finance, and Contemporary Topics
- ECON 406 - Business Analytics
- ECON 462 - Environment and Resource Economics
- ENST 460 - Environmental Law
- GEOG 304 - Economic Geography
- GEOG 445 - Envrionmental Law
- GEOG 456 - Recreation Geography
- IEM 301 - Energy Management
Society
- ANTH 440 - Ecology and Culture
- ENST 303 - Environmental Management
- ENST 330 - Environmental Leadership and Advocacy
- ENST 360 - Environmental Justice
- GEOG 305 - Introduction to Land Use Planning
- GEOG 422 - Geography of Food and Agriculture
- GEOG 440 - Ecology and Culture
- GEOG 443 - Energy Policy
- GEOG 458 - People, Parks, and Protected Areas
- GEOL 303 - Water: Science and Society
- HIST 454 - American Environmental History
- IEM 302 - Energy, Environment, and Climate Change
- LEAD 301 - Organizational Leadership
- PHIL 306 - Environmental Ethics
- PHIL 306 - Environmental Ethics
- POSC 320 - Public Administration
- POSC 325 - Introduction to Public Policy
- PSY 413 - Conservation Psychology
- PUBH 320 - Environmental Health
- SOC 322 - Sociology of Food
- SOC 380 - Social Ecology
Wide Application
Our program complements a wide range of majors, making it an ideal choice if you are passionate about incorporating sustainable practices into your chosen field. Whether your interests lie in business, engineering, education, or the natural sciences, a certificate in environmental sustainability will enhance your understanding of the importance of sustainability in today's changing world.
Club Connections
Join other students who are passionate about saving the environment in the Environmental Club. You’ll have opportunities to take the lead while educating the community about the importance of sustainability and taking care of our environment. Put your plans into action and witness real change in the campus community.
A CWU Priority
Stewardship is one of the goals outlined in CWU’s Strategic Plan, guiding the way the University operates. It details that CWU will promote sustainable practices and responsible stewardship of land and resources to support an ecologically healthy and socially just world while respecting and honoring Indigenous peoples.
Empower Yourself
Strengthen your voice with courses including Environmental Leadership and Advocacy and Environmental Justice. Become versed in communicating with different audiences to get your message across effectively.
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Why Environmental Studies at Central?
- Our small class sizes allow for more personalized attention from faculty, creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
- Engage in fieldwork, laboratory research, and internships that bring classroom concepts to life. Through these experiences, you will forge lasting connections with your peers, faculty, and industry professionals.
- Let our faculty connect you to local resource groups that can put you on the top of the list for internship opportunities.
