School of Environmental Design Minors

Community and Regional Planning

Minor in Community and Regional Planning (18 Credits)

Students in the School of Environmental Design (except for CRP majors) as well as students in other colleges, schools, and departments may choose to minor in Community and Regional Planning. Through this minor students undertake formal studies about public planning, thereby preparing themselves for contributions as informed citizens, civically engaged professionals, or ultimately as professional planners. The minor provides students with the background and with stronger credentials to apply for graduate level work in planning.

In this 18 credit minor, the required courses provide common background in the basics of planning, including history, theory, comprehensive planning and its components, ethics and principles of planning practice with particular emphasis on citizen participation, and exposure to a range of analytical methods for understanding community planning issues. The four electives allow students to explore interests in different facets of community planning: land use, housing, economic development, transportation, sustainability and environmental planning.

Students must complete successfully each of the following courses with a grade of C- or better and a cumulative average of 2.0 or higher for all courses in the minor:

A student may not double-counted any course for the Minor in CRP toward any other major, minor, or certificate.

At least half of the courses for the minor must be taken at Temple University.

Landscape Architecture and Horticulture

Minor in Environmental Horticulture (18 credits)

Students in the School of Environmental Design as well as students in other colleges, schools, and departments may choose a Minor in Environmental Horticulture.  Students complete courses related to horticultural concepts and practices which allow them to develop an understanding of the science and practice of protecting, restoring, and managing existing and natural landscape resources. This minor provides students with the opportunity to explore the option of graduate level studies in Landscape Architecture or Horticulture. 

The curriculum involves 18 credits, with two required courses and at least four elective courses. The required courses give students a solid basis for understanding the fundamentals of horticulture, botany, and plant identification. The electives allow students to explore their own interests in different facets of horticulture including soils, plantscaping, and food crops.

A student may not double count any course for the Minor in Environmental Horticulture toward any other major, minor, or certificate. At least half of the courses for the minor must be taken at Temple University. Students must complete successfully each of the courses for the minor with a grade of C- or better and all of the minor courses with a cumulative average of 2.0 or higher.

Note: The symbol after the course number indicates that the class is offered ONLY in the semester indicated: F=offered Fall only; FE/FO=Offered Fall of even/odd years; S=offered Spring only; SE/SO=offered  Spring of even/odd years; O=offered occasionally

Minor in Landscape Studies (18 credits)

Students in the School of Environmental Design as well as students in other colleges, schools, and departments may choose a Minor in Landscape Studies. Through this minor, students complete courses that deepen their understanding of the relationship between the natural landscape and the human made environment, but without the professional focus of the bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture. The minor prepares students for lifelong contributions as informed, civically-engaged, and environmentally-conscious citizens. Also it allows students the opportunity to consider pursuing a graduate level degree in Landscape Architecture.

The curriculum for the Minor in Landscape Studies involves 18 credits, with two required courses and four elective courses. The required courses ensure that all students have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Landscape Studies, including history, theory, and the relationship between the natural and built environments. The four electives allow students to explore their own interests in different facets of Landscape Studies.

A student may not double count any course for the Minor in Landscape Studies toward any other major, minor, or certificate. At least half of the courses for the minor must be taken at Temple University.  Students must complete successfully each of the courses for the minor with a grade of C- or better and all of the minor courses with a cumulative average of 2.0 or higher.

Note: The symbol after the course number indicates that the class is offered ONLY in the semester indicated: F=offered Fall only; FE/FO=Offered Fall of even/odd years; S=offered Spring only; SE/SO=offered  Spring of even/odd years; O=offered occasionally

Other School of Environmental Design Minors

Minor in Ecological Planning and Design (18 credits)

Students in the School of Environmental Design as well as students in other colleges, schools, and departments may choose a Minor in Ecological Planning and Design. Through this minor students pursue courses which deepen their understanding of the concept of ecological planning and design. That is, they learn a process of decision making that ensures that development is compatible with natural resources and processes and that takes into consideration social, political, economic, and governance factors to achieve sustainable outcomes. This prepares students for lifelong contributions to the environmental sustainability of the communities in which they live and work. Also the minor provides undergraduates with an opportunity to explore the option of graduate studies in planning, landscape architecture, or horticulture.

The curriculum for the Minor in Ecological Planning and Design involves 18 credits, with two required foundation courses and at least four elective courses.   The two foundation courses ensure that all students understand the fundamentals of natural and built systems and ecological planning.   The electives allow students to explore their own interests in different facets of horticulture, landscape architecture, and planning while also gaining an appreciation of the science of ecology and the concept of ecologically-sensitive development. 

A student may not double count any course for the Minor in Ecological Planning and Design toward any other major, minor, or certificate. At least half of the courses for the minor must be taken at Temple University. Students must complete successfully each of the courses for the minor with a grade of C- or better and all of the minor courses with a cumulative average of 2.0 or higher.

Note: The symbol after the course number indicates that the class is offered ONLY in the semester indicated: F=offered Fall only; FE/FO=Offered Fall of even/odd years; S=offered Spring only; SE/SO=offered  Spring of even/odd years; O=offered occasionally

Minor in Sustainable Food Systems (18 credits)

Students in the School of Environmental Design as well as students in other colleges, schools, and departments may choose a Minor in Sustainable Food Systems. Through this minor students investigate the complexities of food systems through an interdisciplinary approach that includes horticulture, planning, and public health.  Students explore the relationship of farmland preservation; food production practices; and supply alternatives that improve local economies, reduce energy consumption, lower environmental impact, and ensure widespread access to affordable and healthy food. This prepares students to contribute to the overall sustainability of the communities in which they live and work and strengthens students’ preparation to work as professionals in environmentally-oriented fields or as citizen activists.  Also the minor provides undergraduates with an opportunity to explore the option of graduate studies in planning, horticulture, or related fields.

The curriculum for the Minor in Sustainable Food Systems involves 18 credits, with two required foundation courses and at four elective courses.  The required courses ensure that students have a strong foundation for the study of food systems including food crops, planning for food systems, and nutrition. The four electives allow students to delve deeper into different facets of food systems planning.

A student may not double count any course for the Minor in Sustainable Food Systems toward any other major, minor, or certificate. At least half of the courses for the minor must be taken at Temple University. Students must complete successfully each of the courses for the minor with a grade of C- or better and all of the minor courses with a cumulative average of 2.0 or higher.

Note: The symbol after the course number indicates that the class is offered ONLY in the semester indicated: F=offered Fall only; FE/FO=Offered Fall of even/odd years; S=offered Spring only; SE/SO=offered  Spring of even/odd years; O=offered occasionally