Sustainability (Minor)
University of Richmond
Date Posted: Oct. 9, 2025
Submitted by: Robin Frederick
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Discipline:
Sustainability Studies & Science
Tags:
sustainability studies
Program Type: Minor
Description
The Sustainability minor is a new undergraduate track that began in 2022. This minor requires two required courses and one course each in Economic Sustainability, Environmental Sustainability, and Social Sustainability. To encourage the active learning and participation of students on the Sustainability minor track an Acting for Positive Change requirement is also included in the minor. This minor is the most sustainability-focuses offered at the University of Richmond and encourages students to delve into systems thinking, sustainability knowledge, justice, and integration.