Program
The Global Environmental Politics program focuses on the challenge of responding to environmental degradation. It aims to understand the causes of environmental harm and the ways that humanity can build a more sustainable world. Housed within the School of International Service, the program studies the bio-physical dimensions of environmental issues as well as the socio-economic and global political processes that shape the relationship between human beings and the natural environment.
The MA program in Global Environmental Policy (GEP) places students in the heart of environmental politics and policy in Washington, D.C. Through core seminar courses, electives, internships, a substantial research project, and a myriad of public events, students learn about and engage with the forces that shape global and international environmental behavior.
At the heart of the degree is a tripartite course of study in which students focus on natural science, economics, and policy studies to build an integrated understanding of environmental politics and policy.
The relatively small size of the program enables students to work closely with faculty and fellow students, and allows them to tailor their studies to personal interests and career goals. Our graduates work in almost every significant governmental agency in the U.S. and in environmental ministries abroad. Our alumni are making their careers in the major environmental NGOs in the U.S. and around the world, and in the environmentally focused private sector.
