About

The minor in sustainability and health provides a holistic examination of sustainability's role in public health. This minor examines the impact of sustainability practices on individual, environmental, and population health through cultural, economic, technological, and policy practices. Students will learn how to objectively evaluate sustainability options using analytical tools and techniques to implement a health-driven sustainability plan. The 24-credit minor complements a variety of study areas including urban planning, sociology, environment sciences, and public health.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

Learning Outcomes

Comprehend the influences and impact of environmental factors on human health.
Articulate the interconnected and interdisciplinary nature of environmental studies and health to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Reflect critically on their roles and identities as citizens, consumers, and environmental actors in a complex, interconnected world.
Identify and address major sustainability needs and concerns of populations using the concepts of sustainability and health and the basic processes, approaches, and interventions.
Describe the socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and other factors that impact sustainability, human health and contribute to health disparities.
Demonstrate the basic concepts, methods, and tools of sustainability and health data collection, use, and analysis.

Requirements

Sustainability and Health Minor

The Sustainability and Health Minor is designed for students with interests in creating sustainable environmental and population health. This minor would be a suitable companion to urban planning, sociology, environmental sciences and other areas of study. To minor in Sustainability and Health, students must complete a set of 24 required courses.

Please see the UNLV School of Public Health web page at for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets are available on the UNLV Degrees Directory.

Advising

Please see advising information at the UNLV Division of Health Sciences Academic Advising Center.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

University Graduation Requirements

To obtain this minor, you must be a degree seeking undergraduate student pursuing an approved UNLV bachelor's degree. Please see

Graduation Policies

for complete information.