An education in sustainability can help you become a more valuable applicant in your desired field of employment by promoting critical thinking skills. The academic approach to sustainability at the University of Arkansas explores the interrelationship between four systems:
1. Built
2. Managed
3. Social
4. Environmental
Sustainability emphasizes a systems based approach to problem solving and promotes critical thinking by linking seemingly unrelated fields together. What does a degree in finance have to do with renewable energies? How does a degree in nursing impact climate change or vice versa? How can anthropology help to implement technologically sound solutions that are also culturally appropriate? The academic exploration of sustainability can help answer some of these questions while also encouraging critical thinking.
Sustainability research can help spur entrepreneurship or make you a potentially more valuable employee.
Foundations of Sustainability minor was implemented in Fall 2011, 34 students have graduated with the minor as of May 2013. Students represent all academic levels (Freshman through Seniors).
Students represent 31 majors across 7 colleges of UA (Law is not represented because it is a graduate program)
Percentage of students in each college:
AFLS = 14.3%
ARCH = 39.0%
ARSC = 26.7%
EDUC = 1.9%
ENGR = 11.4%
WCOB = 7.6%
You can learn more at
sust.uark.edu/minor