College Catalog
For more information about courses for the Environmental and Sustainability Studies Department, visit the online, searchable College Catalog. The Undergraduate Catalog also includes academic department and major information, academic regulations and resources, admission standards and requirements, and tuition, fees, and financial aid information.
Majors and Minors
"It is very rewarding to work at a small, innovative nonprofit organization working to improve the environmental health of Baltimore's under-served communities."
- Environmental Studies (A.B.) Major and Minor: Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary major that requires a second disciplinary major and an adviser in each. With core courses in modern environmental problems and environmental planning, as well as focused electives, the major requires a minimum of 32 credit hours, and the minor/study track requires 16 credit hours.
- Sustainable Food Systems (A.B) Major and Minor: Sustainable Food Systems is an interdisciplinary major. With core courses in sustainable agriculture and regional food, as well as focused electives, the major requires a minimum of 45 credit hours, and the minor requires 20 credit hours.
- Cape Fear River Basin Track: This minor/study track explores complex social-environmental systems through the lens of shared water, with specific emphasis on social and environmental responsibility through experiences and relationships within our watershed. The minor requires 16 credit hours.
Environmental and Sustainability Studies Department News and Events
Sustainable Food Systems and Beyond
Sustainable Food Systems and BeyondWashington, D.C., native Ginger Mandel '19 started her college journey in pursuit of developing her painting skills — until she stumbled upon Guilford in the book Colleges That Change Lives.
Sonya Brunk ’21 Named Spring 2020 Environmental Studies Distinguished Scholar
Sonya Brunk ’21 Named Spring 2020 Environmental Studies Distinguished ScholarThe Environmental and Sustainability Studies Department recently named Sonya Brunk ’21 as the Environmental Studies Distinguished Scholar for spring 2020.
Food for Thought
Food for Thought“Food and Faith” takes students on a journey to explore the most basic and important tasks that tie all of life together — gathering, making, and eating food.
Cooking Up Knowledge
Cooking Up KnowledgeFrom hands-on learning to the College’s Core Values, Professor of Sustainable Food Systems Marlene McCauley’s Artisan Bread and Cheese class embodies every aspect of Guilford’s educational foundation.
Growing Ambitions
Growing AmbitionsWith a passion for sustainability, Guilford was the perfect place for Sustainable Food Systems major Will Bryer ’19 to continue his education and start his career.
Vintner’s Voyage
Vintner’s VoyageEven before starting at Guilford, Danika Gottbrecht '18 knew it was unlike any other college. Stepping foot on campus, she felt at home among the trees, the brick buildings, and the friendly faces.
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