Master of Arts in Sustainable Communities curriculum
The MA in Sustainable Communities can be a two-year program
that includes a summer session, offers day and night courses, and consists of
36 credit hours in the following areas:
- 9 hours of core courses:
- SUS 601: Visions of Good and Sustainable
Communities
- SUS 602: Community, Technology, and Values
- SUS 695: Elements of Community: Theory and
Practice
- 21 hours of elective courses:
- these electives can be drawn from across the
university and are chosen in consultation with the Program Director and/or your
academic SUS Special Topics
- classes like SUS 599: Place in the Personal
Essay:
- these classes are designed to address topics not offered elsewhere in the
university at the graduate level
- up to two 400-Level courses:
- please consult with the Program Director prior to enrolling in the 400-level course, complete the Out of Career form and submit to the department (Note: Financial Aid will not recognize a 400-level class on a graduate student record, unless this form has been approved)
- up to six hours of independent study work (SUS
697), graduate research (SUS 685), and/or fieldwork experience (SUS 608)
- 6 hours of thesis credits
- a minimum of 6 hours of SUS 699 thesis work is
required for graduation
- Prospectus Development Class (optional, but recommended)
Sample degree progression
In order to finish your degree in two years, you need to
take the required courses in this sequence.
However, if you are a part-time student, please take note that some classes are
offered only in certain semesters.
More information
For more information on this degree, check out our academic catalog.
Graduate College policies
For policies for graduate students, see the Graduate Coordinator’s Manual.
Complete these steps before registering for independent
study:
- download and complete the SUS independent study form
- designate a faculty member to serve as a
mentor/supervisor of your independent work
- get final approval from the SUS Program Director