Environmental Minors & Certificate in Sustainability

The Minors and Certificate offer interdisciplinary opportunities to explore environmental law, policy, sustainability, and sustainable development. Students examine environmental challenges from legal, political, economic, social, cultural, and ecological perspectives while developing knowledge that can complement studies across a range of disciplines. Choose from the Environmental Law & Policy Minor, Sustainability Minor, and Certificate in Sustainability.

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Best suited for students who…
Are interested in environmental law, public policy, ethics, regulation, or responsible business practices.

Primary focus
The legal, political, ethical, and social dimensions of environmental issues in Canada and internationally.

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Best suited for students who…
Want to make sustainability a substantial part of their undergraduate studies.

Primary focus
The theory and practice of sustainability and sustainable development.

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Best suited for students who…
Want a flexible way to add a sustainability credential to studies in another discipline.

Primary focus
Applying economic, environmental, political, social, and cultural perspectives to sustainability.

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