The 4+1 Accelerated Master’s in Environmental Science and Policy provides an opportunity to earn a pathway to a master’s degree — with one year of additional study and 100% tuition scholarships for the fifth year. Position yourself for career advancement as you engage with graduate students and network with working professionals.
Why pursue the 4+1 Accelerated Master’s in Environmental Science and Policy?
Right now, communities across the globe are facing existential threats to their ecosystems, with dire consequences for their health and wellbeing. The convergent challenges of toxic pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change undermine our food, water, health, and energy systems, deepening social and economic inequities.
At Clark University, we are not daunted by these challenges – our creativity and resolve are inspired by them. The environmental science and policy program will prepare you to enact just and sustainable solutions through collaboration and experiential learning.
A distinctive approach to address environmental challenges
- Our students learn by working alongside those most impacted by social and ecological inequities.
- Grounded in rigorous environmental science, you will learn how to integrate diverse forms of knowledge, forge meaningful partnerships, and catalyze change in systems and structures.
Chart a just and sustainable future
Our curriculum focuses on the interaction between environmental knowledge, governance, and justice. You will learn to navigate and influence the complex governance structures that shape decision-making at local, national, and international scales. Internships, studio courses, and field work provide real-world experiences and insights.
The Master’s in Environmental Science and Policy requires 10 graduate course units. Students will take the following:
Core Courses (2 units), Sustainability Studies (1 unit), Social Change and Institutional Transformation (1 unit), Fundamental Skills (2 units), Methods of Inquiry and Subject Matter Electives (2 units), Intersectionality (0.5 units), Common Seminar (0.5 unit) and one Experiential Learning unit. Review the Master’s in Environmental Science and Policy program page for details about the curriculum, courses, and concentrations.
Careers
This program is designed to help you advance in your career by strengthening your ability to communicate effectively, think critically, work successfully in teams, and harness the power of social and digital media. From developing actual content to leveraging methodologies for assessing, analyzing, and developing communication-based solutions, to leading effectively with the spoken and written word, your MSC degree from Clark will prepare you for success in a wide range of fields.
Possible career paths include the following:
- Policy and Organizing Director at Environmental Action
- Staff Scientist at Core Environmental Services
- Risk Assessment Scientist at Kleinfelder
- Environmental hazards Program Coordinator at World Wildlife Fund
- Climate Program Staff Associate at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society
- Environmental Sustainability Program Manager at Intertek Group
- Climate Science and Adaptation Specialist at the United Nations Environment Program
Eligibility
Students in any undergraduate field are eligible to apply for the accelerated Bachelor to Master’s, though Environmental Science undergraduate majors have a significant advantage in preparation.
Students are required to meet with the accelerated master’s advisor prior to April 1 as a formal part of the admissions process. This meeting is intended to assist prospective students in assessing the appropriateness of the degree to their professional aspirations. The student applies to the M.S. program no later than April 15 of the junior year.
Program advisor
Allison Kaplan
allkaplan@clarku.edu
508-421-3846
*Once you have started your M.S. year, you may be assigned a different faculty advisor.
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