Minor Requirements

(Approved by the Department of ESCS on November 16, 2022.)

A Minor Degree in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Science is designed for students studying at other undergraduate programs at AUCA who wish to gain additional knowledge and expertise in this field.

Applying for a Minor in ESCS

In order to apply for the Minor, the student must receive “B-” or higher for one required course of the ESCS department (for example, Environmental Management, ENV-216, or Climate change and sustainable development, ENV-100). Next, the student must obtain approval from the director of their Major program and from the coordinator of the ESCS program. 

To obtain permission to obtain a Minor, the student must provide the following documents to the ESCS program coordinator:

• Minor Application Form 
• Copy of the transcript (with GPA equal to 2.7 and higher)

Download the Minor Application Form.

Requirements for a Minor in ESCS

The student must also maintain a GPA of 2.7 or higher and obtain grades of at least “B-” in all courses related to their Minor. 

Required courses:

• Two 100-level subjects for 12 credits;
• Three 200-level subjects for 18 credits;
• Two 300-level subjects for 12 credits.

Total: 42 credits.

Only those students whose transcripts meet all the requirements can receive a Minor degree in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Science.

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