Department of Earth & Environment
The Department of Earth & Environment is prepared to provide you the skills to address the most pressing issues of our time. A selection of integrative courses taught by world-class faculty will expose you to the broad and systemic nature of environmental issues. Our distinct professional master’s programs are designed to engage students with the foundational principles, research techniques, and professional competencies that prepare you for careers in the private, public, and non-profit sector.
Such an undertaking requires individuals with deep knowledge of the Earth’s physical systems, social systems, and the interactions between the two. The MA in Earth & Environment provides students with an interest in geosciences, geography, remote sensing and geospatial science, energy, environmental analysis and policy, and sustainability an opportunity to build their expertise and gain new knowledge through coursework and applied research.
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