Minor in Regenerative Studies
The minor in Regenerative Studies is a multidisciplinary program taught by faculty from all colleges on campus. It is designed for students majoring in all fields, including agriculture, environmental design, physical and social sciences, humanities and business. It is a perfect complement to a bachelor's degree for those interested in pursuing careers in environmental fields. The courses allow students to explore regenerative theories and practices, and to develop the problem-solving skills to forge new solutions for society's problems.
Students wishing to declare the minor in Regenerative Studies need to do the following:
- You can request to add, change or drop a minor in your BroncoDirect Student Center. You can also use BroncoDirect to change your elective selections and/or submit minor course substitutions.
- The tool below represents the 2025-26 minors and their minor coordinators. Each minor links to the Catalog with more information about course requirements. You should contact the minor coordinator before submitting a request to add, drop or swap a minor.
- You may declare up to two minors in addition to your primary major if all academic programs can be completed within 24 semester units above the number of units required for your primary major. Talk to your academic advisor if you have questions about your unit requirements.
- If you are receiving financial aid, you must complete your minor at the same time as your major. If you complete your major requirements and are only completing minor requirements, your financial aid may be impacted.
- If you have an Associate Degreefor Transfer (ADT) and you elect to add a minor, you will no longer maintain the 60-unit to degree guarantee. Please consult with your advisor before making this decision.
- After your request is approved, your Degree Progress Report will be updated with your minor requirements.
Any questions regarding advising or program requirements should be directed to crs@cpp.edu.
The minor requires a total of 18 units achieved through any combination of courses offered through the Lyle Center. This means that there are no specific courses required, and the minor can be fulfilled in as few as six courses. Up to 12 units that apply towards the minor will also satisfy University General Education Requirements.
In consultation with the program advisor, each student will select from the following courses:
General Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Title (units) | G.E. Credit |
|---|---|---|
| RS 1110 | Introduction to Regenerative Studies (3) | G.E. Area E |
| RS 3010 | Life Support Processes (3) | G.E. Area B5 |
| RS 3020 | Global Regenerative Systems (3) | G.E. Area D4 |
| RS 3030 | Organization for Regenerative Practices (3) | G.E. Area C3 or D4 |
| RS 4500 | Sustainable Communities (3) | G.E. Area C3 or D4 |
Other Courses
| Course Number | Course Title (units) |
|---|---|
| RS 4140/L | Current Applications in Regenerative Studies (3) |
| RS 4200/L | Watershed Restoration (3) |
| RS 4300/L | Solar Energy Systems (3) |
| RS 4650 | Ecological Patterns and Processes (3) |
| RS 4990/L | Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3) |
* Approval of study proposal must be granted before enrollment.
** RS 4140 course numbers can be repeated for a total of 9 units. Topics offered under this course number will change quarterly.
*** RS 4990 course numbers can be repeated for a total of 6 units, or more with special permission. Topics offered under this course number vary.
In order to receive the minor award upon graduation, a student must declare the minor no later than the fifth week of the quarter in which they wish to graduate, so that it can be added to the degree plan. Once this has been added, you check your progress on the “Degree Progress Report” in BroncoDirect and it will indicate whether or not you have fulfilled the requirements. If it gives you the “Green light,” meaning that you have fulfilled the requirements, you should be all set to receive the minor designation on your transcript.
If it indicates the requirements are not fulfilled and you are uncertain as to why, please contact the program ASC, Karen Mitchell (ksmitchell@cpp.edu), and we will work to resolve the issue. It’s important to note that minor awards cannot be made once you have received your degree, so any problems must be resolved during the quarter in which you are graduating. Upon graduation, completion of the minor will be reflected on your official transcript.