School of Architecture
Sustainable Practices
Program Minor
The Sustainable Practices minor is an interdisciplinary program open to all students eager toexplore today’s most pressing environmental issues. Program courses integrate knowledge of ecology, history, design, and law and public policy to better understand the complex relationships between human endeavor and the natural world. Our curriculum helps students develop links between theory and practice in real-world contexts, particularly in their major field of study.Many courses provide hands-on learning opportunities, field trips, and guest speakers who are professionals in sustainability fields.
Today’s employers are increasingly looking for candidates with green skills. A minor in Sustainable Practices is a great resume builder for every major.
Sustainable Practices is a STEM program. Learn more about STEM at Woodbury.
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The Sustainable Practices minor requires five courses or fifteen units. Two courses or six units can also fulfill general education or major requirements. The curriculum consists of nine courses, although other courses may be considered if they meet the program mission statement.
SUPR 110 Introduction to Environmental Policy and Management
SUPR 100 Introduction to Environmental Problems and Design
SUPR xxx Introduction to GIS
SUPR 201 Sustainable Practices: Design
SUPR 302 Environmental Research Seminar
SUPR 321 Energy and Society
SUPR 352 Environmental Law & Policy
DCMG 208 Sustainable Construction
DCMG 305 History and Theory of the Built Environment
*Other courses may be considered if they meet the program mission
statement. Requires chair approval.
Research that fuels innovation
Evaluate the role and effectiveness of a broad range of methods of inquiry and analysis in order to understand the concepts and methods of different academic disciplines and the way in which these can address sustainability challenges.
Holistic problem solving
Identify holistic ways of understanding sustainability problems, the concepts of sustainability, the issues involved, and the disciplines needed to address real-world problems.
Reform policy
Evaluate and challenge sustainability policies among institutions for water, land, air, and urban management from the local to the global level.
Careers
Woodbury School of Architecture supports our students in building a strong foundation for professional practice while investigating the nature of practice itself. These experiences prepare students to make informed choices regarding their diverse career options. Visit our School of Architecture Career Services page for more information.
Faculty
Our faculty are architects, designers, academics and policy makers practicing in Los Angeles and are internationally recognized and award-winning group that works closely with students to teach the skills required to push the limits of practice.