Sustainability & Environmental Studies

Mark L. McKinnon, Ph.D., Dean, School of Mathematics & Sciences

Jim & Helen Lee Fugitte Science Center, Room 323

(270) 384-8092             mckinnonm@lindsey.edu

Jamie Thorn, Ph.D., Program Coordinator

Jim & Helen Lee Fugitte Science Center, Room 329

(270) 384-8132             thornj@lindsey.edu

Full-time program faculty: Jamie Thorn, Ph.D.

Mission Statement

The sustainability & environmental studies program is founded on the principles of environmental ethics and the science of sustainability. The program offers students the opportunity to study the basic principles of sustainability; to examine the complications to achieving a more sustainable society; and to envision, propose, and apply the philosophies of environmental stewardship to their careers, communities, and daily lives.

Graduation Requirements

Some courses taken for the major will simultaneously fulfill general education requirements. Please see the Graduation Requirements (bachelor’s degrees) section of this catalog for information on the general education program.

Students should note that the major provides fewer than the required 39 hours of 3000-4000 level coursework; therefore, students will need to complete additional 3000-4000 level coursework to meet this requirement.

Program Requirements: 48 hours

Along with the general education program, students must complete the major’s science and core requirements and must select program electives as indicated.

A.         Science Requirements: 8 hours

• Environmental Science (BIOL 2604) – 4 hours
• Introduction to Physical Science (PHSC 1104) – 4 hours

B.         Core Requirements: 34 hours

• Introduction to Sustainability (SES 1123) – 3 hours
• Environmental Justice (SES 2223) – 3 hours
• Environmental Education (SES 3123) – 3 hours
• Solid Waste Management & Recycling (SES 3423) – 3 hours
• Sustainable Agriculture (SES 3623) – 3 hours
• Sustainable Natural Resource Management (SES 4223) – 3 hours
• Research Methods in Sustainability & Environmental Studies (SES 4323) – 3 hours
• Sustainability Internship (PN03) – 3 hours
• Sustainability & Environmental Studies Senior Capstone (SES 4924) – 4 hours
• Green Criminology (CRJS 4113) – 3 hours
• United States Government (POSC 1003) – 3 hours

C.         Program Electives (select from the following): 6 hours

• Global Energy Development (SES 2123) – 3 hours
• Topics in Sustainability & Environmental Studies (SES 3323) – 3 hours
• World Regional Geography (GEOG 1003) – 3 hours
• International Relations (POSC 2213) – 3 hours
• Introduction to Recreation, Tourism & Sport Management (RTSM 2013) – 3 hours
• Outdoor Recreation Management (RTSM 3513) – 3 hours
• Science, Technology & Society (SCI 4303) – 3 hours

Exit Assessment

All sustainability & environmental studies majors are required to complete a capstone project as part of SES 4924.