Sustainable Urbanism Minor
The Minor in Sustainable Urbanism provides students with a strong foundation in the principles and practices essential to creating sustainable, resilient, and equitable urban environments. This program introduces students to the core concepts of urbanism and sustainability, encouraging them to critically examine the built environment and its impact on urban communities and ecological systems. With an emphasis on both academic study and hands-on learning, the minor equips students with analytical and design tools to address urgent urban challenges—such as affordable housing, resource management, and environmental resilience—and prepares them to advocate for cities that are sustainable, inclusive, and responsive to diverse populations. Through exploring strategies aligned with global goals like the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, students gain the skills to propose urban solutions that promote social equity, environmental stewardship, and quality of life across communities.
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| SURB 2100 | Introduction to Urban Geography: New Orleans Urbanism | 3 |
| SURB 2311 | Introduction to Urban Mapping and Graphics | 3 |
| SURB 2710 | Foundations of Urban Theory | 3 |
| SURB 2720 | Foundations of Urban History | 3 |
| SURB 4110 | Global Urbanism: Theory & Practice | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
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Other TuSABE courses not listed below may count as electives. Consult with the program director for approval.
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Course Options (Choose one) | ||
| ARCH 2311 | Design Media I | 3 |
| ARCH 3742 | Design in the Public Interest | 3 |
| ARCH 3764 | NOLA Geography for Architects | 3 |
| DESG 2305 | Visual Communication & Advocacy | 4 |
| ECON 1020 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PRES 2100 | Intro to Historic Preservation | 3 |
| SISE 2021 | Design Thinking for Social Impact | 3 |
| SISE 3310 | Facilitating Social Justice | 3 |
| SISE 3320 | Facilitating Comm Engagement | 3 |
| SRED 2010 | Introduction to Real Estate | 3 |
| SRED 4505 | Climate Change & the Built Environment | 3 |
| SRED 4515 | Sustainable Urban Development | 3 |
| SURB 3011 | Introduction to Urban Design Studio | 4 |
| SURB 4011 | Advanced Urban Design Studio | 4 |
| SURB 4245 | Engaged Urban Design | 3 |
| SURB 4321 | Advanced Urban Mapping and Graphics | 3 |
Per university policy, students are not permitted to share credits between minors. Only three credit hours can be shared with a major.
Field of Study: SURB
For more information, contact the School of Architecture and Built Environment.