Suggested Course Sequence

Access the complete curriculum for the BA, Global & Local Sustainability, from the Sustainability section of the Daemen catalog.

Following is a suggested course sequence for your program.  Courses may be offered as indicated and/or at other times; suggested selections for requirements will depend on chosen area of specialization and prerequisites.  One semester for international exchange is indicated for the degree; however, timing and duration of international experiences will vary. Consult your Advisor for further direction and planning.

Course Loads

Maximum of 18 credits a semester is permitted without additional tuition cost.

Year 1

 First-Year Seminar & Learning Communities are generally completed in the first year.

FIRST SEMESTER

  • CMP101 English Composition (3)
  • First-Year Seminar (3)
  • Foreign Language (3)
  • SOC224 Ethnicity, Race & Cultural Diversity (3)
  •  Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration) (3)
    • Social Science – (select one) ECO201, ECO202, ECO206, ECO213, ECO343 OR
    • Natural Science & Mathematics – (select one) MTH104 OR NSC310
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • First-Year  Learning Community (3)
  • First-Year Learning Community (3)
  • SUST140 Sustainability Design Seminar I (3)
  • Foreign Language (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration) (3)
    • Natural Science & Mathematics – ENS201 Introduction to Environmental Science
  • Total Credits (15)

Year 2

FIRST SEMESTER

  • Choose one from: HST230, HST324, IND120, PSC113, PSC114, PSC121, PSC125, PSC210, or PSC231 (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration) (3)
    • Humanities
  • Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration) (3)
    • Social Science – (select one) ECO201, ECO202, ECO206, ECO213, ECO343 OR
    • Natural Science & Mathematics – (select one) MTH104 OR NSC310
  • Global and Local Sustainability Specialization courses (any level – LAS) (6)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration) (3)
    • Humanities – (select one) CMP311 Advanced English Composition OR CMP315 Advanced Composition for Health Professionals
  • SUST240 Sustainability Design Seminar II (3)
  • Global and Local Sustainability Electives (3)
    • Select one: HPR308, HPR335, SUST322, SUST326, OR SUST338
  • Global and Local Sustainability Specialization courses (any level – LAS) (6)
  • Total Credits (15)

Year 3

FIRST SEMESTER

  • Gen Ed (Depth-Discovery I) (3)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Specialization courses at the 300 level or higher (6)
  • Global and Local Sustainability Electives (3)
    • Select one: HPR308, HPR335, SUST322, SUST326, OR SUST338
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • SUST340 Sustainability Design Seminar III (3)
  • Specialization courses at the 300 level or higher (6)
  • Global and Local Sustainability Electives (3)
    • Select one: HPR308, HPR335, SUST322, SUST326, OR SUST338
  • Gen Ed (Depth-Discovery II) (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

Year 4

FIRST SEMESTER

  • International Experience(s)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth-Discovery III) (3)
  • Specialization course at the 300 level or higher (3)
  • Global and Local Sustainability Electives (3)
    • Select one: HPR308, HPR335, SUST322, SUST326, OR SUST338
  • Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration) (3)
    • Social Science
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • Global and Local Sustainability Electives (3)
    • Select one: HPR308, HPR335, SUST322, SUST326, OR SUST338
  • SUST440 Sustainability Design Seminar IV (3)
  • SUST443 Capstone Research in Sustainability (3)
  • Specialization course at the 300 level or higher (3)
  • Free Elective (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

*In instances when students may choose from a variety of course options, some course options may have prerequisites to be satisfied prior to enrollment in the course and/or some course options may be offered in different terms.  Students should consult the Department Chair for further advisement.