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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

C&ESOC/SOC 541
Course Description

Application of sociological theory and analysis to environmental issues. Examines the ways in which environmental stewardship and conflict are embedded within broader cultural, social, and political contexts.

Prerequisites
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.94

17.82% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

5.08% from Historical

A Rate
88.46%

88.94% from Historical

Class Size
26

-33.84% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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