 Sustainable Development
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Minimum of 60 Credits
The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Sustainable Development will provide a student with a
broad-based understanding of the Menominee Model of Sustainable Development. This program focuses
on a multidisciplinary approach where emphasis courses are designed to foster awareness of and responsibility for community and environmental resources.
Students who earn this degree from the College of Menominee Nation have the opportunity to pursue their
careers in the rapidly expanding green jobs market. These careers might include a position as a sustainability consultant, recycling manager, green business specialist, recycling/waste technician, community developer, renewable energy consultant, etc. This degree also allows students to earn a Bachelor’s Degree by
completing the required courses at CMN and finishing the Junior- and Senior-level classes at a four-year
college or university.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
COM100
EDU100
EDU295
ENG100
ENG101
ENG102
MAT104
MAT106
SDE100
*Introduction to Oral Communication
Student Success Strategies
*Student Portfolio Seminar
*Introduction to College English Foundations or
*Introduction to College English
*College English and Research
*College Algebra Foundations or
*College Algebra (or higher-level math course)
*Introduction to Sustainable Development
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Natural and Physical Sciences
BIO202
Principles of Biology or
CHM101
*Introduction to Chemistry
Elective
Social Sciences
ECN202
Macroeconomics
GEG210
Introduction to Cultural Geography
Humanities
ANT200
*Introduction to Native American Cultures
HIS121
*Survey of American Indian History or
American Indian Language
Elective
Fine Arts
Elective
EMPHASIS COURSE REQUIREMENTS
GEG110
Introduction to Physical Geography
GEG245
*Geographic Information Systems
MAT260
*Introductory Statistics
SDE290
*Implementing Sustainable Development
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be able to:
1. Explain how the Menominee land ethic has led to the development of the graduate’s own model of
sustainable development that can be utilized for problem-solving at the local and global level;
2. Identify and summarize current research literature on sustainable development;
3. Blend technology into their research, critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical practices;
4. Identify the interfaces between the social and physical sciences and to apply this knowledge to problembased learning; and
5. Professionally apply interpersonal and inter-disciplinary skills in their social interactions.
Courses that have an asterisk (*) in front of them have a requisite. Students should refer to the academic catalog
and plan accordingly.
Effective Fall 2014 Rev. 8.25.14