University of Tennessee at Knoxville
AC-3: Undergraduate Program

The Sustainability major and minor engage students in a systems approach to understanding the interconnections between society and the environment. The Sustainability Program provides students with an overview sustainability issues but allows students to focus on areas of interest such as environmental sustainability, sustainable development, or sustainability and policy.

The Environmental Studies concentration provides sound scientific, socioeconomic, and philosophical background for understanding the Earth’s environment and prepares the student for careers in science, education, law, business, public policy, and many other fields.

This program provides three concentrations: Soil Science, Environmental Science, and Conservation Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability. All provide a very strong basis in the natural sciences, as well as applied areas such as ecology, soil sciences, and natural resource policy. Students also build expertise with modern technologies such as geographical information systems, global positioning systems, and computer applications in natural resource management. Graduates are prepared to work in a wide variety of interesting and challenging career paths and to work with a broad variety of other professionals to solve complex problems. Examples of potential careers include soil and environmental specialists and scientists; state and federal regulatory agency work; private consulting in environmental and agricultural areas; and working with non-governmental organizations with interests in agriculture, environment, and natural resources. Students receiving this degree are also very competitive for placement in graduate programs in environmental and agricultural sciences and technology, as well as law school.

-Biosystems Engineering Major https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15023 -Forestry Major https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15077 -Geography Major https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15083 -Natural Resource and Environmental Economics Major https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15160 -Plant Sciences Major https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15229

The sustainability minor engages students in a systems approach to understanding the connections between society, economics, and the environment, providing scientific, socioeconomic, and philosophical background for understanding and mitigating human impact on the natural environment.

The Environmental Studies Minor in Geology and Environmental Studies requires a sound and broad base in both biological and physical sciences to provide an understanding of how the world works. Courses in agriculture, sociology, philosophy, and economics are required in order to provide an understanding of the importance of human and economic values in making environmental decisions. Thus, a goal of the program is to offer a curriculum that emphasizes the relevance of human economic values and science in making prudent environmental decisions.

Many human activities adversely impact soil, water, and environmental quality, and there is a constant need for experts in the technologies required to collect sound information and to provide food, fiber, and shelter in an environmentally-sound manner. Students in this minor program take core courses such as Introduction to Soil Science, Soil and Water Conservation and Soil Nutrient Management and Fertilizers.

-Climate Change Minor https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15482 -Environmental Engineering Minor https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15068 -Sociology Minor – Environmental Issues and Globalization https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15200 -Forestry Minor https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15079 -Natural Resource and Environmental Economics Minor https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15228 -Plant Sciences Minor https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15172 -Watershed Minor https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15241 -Wildlife and Fisheries Science Minor https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15225 -Forestry Major, BS in Forestry – Forest Resources Management Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15077 -Forestry Major, BS in Forestry – Restoration and Conservation Science Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15387 -Forestry Major, BS in Forestry – Wildland Recreation Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15078 -Forestry Major, BS in Forestry – Urban Forestry Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15243 -Geology and Environmental Studies Major, BS – Environmental Studies Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4266 -Sociology Major, BA – Environmental Issues Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4296 -Environmental and Soil Sciences Major, BS in Environmental and Soil Sciences – Soil Science Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15066 -Environmental and Soil Sciences Major, BS in Environmental and Soil Sciences – Environmental Science Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15064 -Environmental and Soil Sciences Major, BS in Environmental and Soil Sciences – Conservation Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15242 -Geography Major, BA – Climate and Climate Change Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4315 -Geography Major, BA – Landscapes and Environment Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4317 -Geology and Environmental Studies Major, BS – Environmental Studies Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4266 -Plant Sciences Major, BS in Plant Sciences – Horticulture Science and Production Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15096 -Plant Sciences Major, BS in Plant Sciences – Organic Production Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15229 -Plant Sciences Major, BS in Plant Sciences – Sustainable Landscape Design Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15112 -Plant Sciences Major, BS in Plant Sciences – Public Horticulture Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15181 -Forestry Major, BS in Forestry – Restoration and Conservation Science Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15387 -Sociology Major, BA – Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4327 -Sociology Major, BA – Environmental Issues Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/content.php?catoid=32&navoid=4296 -Wildlife and Fisheries Science Major, BS in Wildlife and Fisheries Science – Wildlife Health Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15224 -Wildlife and Fisheries Science Major, BS in Wildlife and Fisheries Science – Wildlife and Fisheries Management Concentration https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15223

Sustainability Major 2021 https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15452 Major catalog for the year: https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15409 Minor catalog for the year: https://catalog.utk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=15410#S