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| Students in the 2014 Field Methods Class |
CEES and the OU WaTER Center are now
offering students a Minor in Water and
Sanitation for Health and Sustainable Development. The "WaTER Minor"
is designed for engineering and non-engineering majors who have an interest in
development work in emerging regions, particularly the sectors of water,
sanitation and health. Participating students
pursue a well-rounded curriculum of courses in engineering and technology,
social entrepreneurship and cultural anthropology or related fields. The
underlying philosophy is that sustainable solutions for WaSH are found at the
intersection of these three core focal points.
The Minor was developed by faculty and
staff of the OU WaTER Center in collaboration with colleagues from
across the OU campus. The purpose of the Minor is to prepare
students for work in international development as participants and leaders in
social service organizations and institutions, such as the Peace Corps, USAID,
the U.S. Department of State, WaterAid, and Engineers Without Borders. Even
for those who do not go on to professional service work, the Minor will
increase awareness of tomorrow’s societal leaders on specific challenges and
opportunities facing developing countries.
Click
here to view the Minor checksheet (PDF).
