Q: Who can pursue the Minor in Sustainability?
A: Any ASU student who is a declared major and is not majoring in Sustainability or pursuing a B.A. degree in the W. P. Carey School of Business with a Concentration in Sustainability. Exploratory students will need to declare a major before they are eligible to declare a minor.
Q: Is SOS 100 offered online?
A: Yes, SOS 100 (Introduction to Sustainability) is offered online over a seven-week period. If you are just learning about the minor, you may still be able to enroll in the second seven-week course this fall.
Q: Do I need to take SOS 100 (Introduction to Sustainability) if I have already taken SOS 111/PUP 190 (Sustainable Cities) and/or SOS 110 (Sustainable World)?
A: No, either SOS 111/PUP 190 (Sustainable Cities) or SOS 110 (Sustainable World) may be used in place of SOS 100 (Introduction to Sustainability). In fact, you wouldn’t want to take SOS 100 (Introduction to Sustainability) if you have taken SOS 111/PUP 190 (Sustainable Cities) or SOS 110 (Sustainable World) already, as there would be too much replication of course material. If you have taken both courses, you can use one to fulfill SOS 100 and the other one may be used as a “theme” course if you are interested in the themes they count toward. Please consult your advisor if modifications are needed in DARS.
Q: When will SOS 300 (Advanced Concepts and Integrated Approaches in Sustainability) be offered and what is it about?
A: SOS 300 (Advanced Concepts and Integrated Approaches in Sustainability) is planned to be offered for the first time in the spring of 2011. The curriculum for this course is currently in the final stages of development, but is not yet available.
Q: Can I use a different 300-level SOS course in place of SOS 300 (Advanced Concepts and Integrated Approaches in Sustainability)?
A: No.
Q: What are the prerequisites for SOS 300 (Advanced Concepts and Integrated Approaches in Sustainability)?
A: SOS 100 (Introduction to Sustainability) or one of the two approved course substitutes (Sustainable Cities or Sustainable World) with a “C” or better, as well as both “theme” courses. Students must also declare the minor before enrolling in SOS 300.
Q: How long does it take to complete the Minor in Sustainability?
A: It depends on whether you have completed SOS 100 (Introduction to Sustainability) or one of the two approved course substitutes (Sustainable Cities or Sustainable World). If you have completed the Introductory SOS course and one Theme Course from two Theme Areas, you may be able to complete the Minor in Sustainability as soon as May of 2011. You would need to take SOS 300 (Advanced Concepts and Integrated Approaches in Sustainability) in the spring of 2011 AND you would need to check with the advisor in your major to determine what courses you may use to satisfy upper-division electives requirements for the Minor in Sustainability.
Q: What if I haven’t taken any courses for the Minor in Sustainability yet?
A: If you haven’t taken any courses for the Minor in Sustainability yet, it would be wise to plan for at least four semesters to complete the Minor.
Q: Will courses for the Minor in Sustainability be offered during winter and/or summer sessions?
A: Possibly. The answer to this question will depend on student demand for the Minor in Sustainability, as well as resources available to offer the courses for the Minor in Sustainability. Stay tuned for more information on this.
Q: What courses can I use to satisfy the upper-division electives requirements for the Minor in Sustainability?
A: Talk with your advisor in your major about this. These courses should be selected with your major advisor so that they complement your major and serve to fulfill the values and purposes behind why you want to earn the Minor in Sustainability and how you want to use the Minor in Sustainability in your professional life.
Q: Who should I talk to if I am pursuing concurrent degrees/double-majors?
A: You should discuss the Minor in Sustainability with the advisor of your “primary” major (the first of the two degrees you decided to pursue)?
Q: How do I make sure the Minor in Sustainability is appearing on my degree audit (DARS)?
A: You should ask your advisor in your major to post the Minor in Sustainability to your degree audit.
Q: What if my advisor doesn’t know about the new minor or know how to post the Minor in Sustainability or says he/she can’t do it?
A: Listen to what your advisor tells you to do, but also encourage them to visit this Web site and direct any questions to sustainabilityminor@asu.edu.
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