Compost pile at the NMU Hoop House.

Program Overview

Do you want to work collaboratively to address sustainability challenges? If so, then consider adding a minor in Sustainability. Defined broadly, sustainable development is about meeting the needs of the present without sacrificing future generations’ ability to do so. Focusing our attention on sustainability may be our best approach to ensuring a lasting quality of life on Earth. Focused on the intersection of environment, equity and economy, this minor will equip you with the knowledge and skill sets to work collaboratively to implement sustainable solutions to environmental problems.

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Sustainability Minor Requirements 20 Credits


Complete all of the following courses: 12 Credits


Sustainability Electives

Choose two courses from the following: 8 Credits

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Declaring the Sustainability Minor

We strongly encourage you to meet with one of our Senior Success Advisors in EEGS before declaring the minor, as they can provide valuable guidance and will work with you to develop a degree plan. Our Success Advisors are:

When you are ready to declare:

  1. You many submit your request to change a major or a minor on the web on the Change or Declare a Major page.
  2. Enter your name, NMU IN, email address, class standing, check the "change my major" box, and input any additional relevant comments.
  3. Submit the declare request.

You may also visit the Student Success Office in 3302 C.B. Hedgcock Building to make the change in person.