Students who minor in Sustainability are innovative artists and designers who seek to understand, engage with, and solve sustainability issues at the intersection of ecology, health, and social justice. Working with other like-minded students, as a Sustainability Minor you will explore interdisciplinary collaboration and problem solving, to develop innovative solutions to current sustainability issues.

At MassArt, students also understand that the most vulnerable members of society are often those most affected by changes in the environment. Therefore, the minor program emphasizes sustainable practices that address the complex systemic challenges at the intersection of justice, health, and the environment.

Through the Environmental Forum courses, Sustainability Minor students are exposed to contemporary sustainability issues through a series of discussions with local, regional and national experts in the field. Students may do internships and practice civic engagement through community service in organizations dedicated to sustainability practice. 

Coursework

Complete your requirements in studio coursework, Integrative Sciences and Biological Arts, and History of Art electives while you focus on sustainability education and practice by completing 18 credits of classes in any department, generally six 3-credit courses. The courses you take for the Minor in Sustainability also fulfill the requirements for your Humanities/Integrative Sciences and Biological Arts/History of Art courses and studio electives.

Classes in the Minor include a required interdisciplinary course taught through the Colleges of the Fenway; internship credit is also possible. Though your coursework in the Minor you will be guided to develop fundamental interdisciplinary and collaborative skills necessary to address complex sustainability issues. The coursework in your major will be informed and enhanced by your study of Sustainability. This Minor was developed in collaboration with faculty from all the Colleges of the Fenway.