Dear GEP-ed Colleagues:
The Department of Environmental Studies at the State College of New York
College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF), in Syracuse, is
pleased to report that we have recently been authorized to offer two new,
interdisciplinary Master's programs in environmental studies. *Approximately
27% of graduate students at SUNY-ESF are international, adding to a robust,
stimulating graduate environment. *Applications for fall admissions are
being accepted through February 1 (for priority consideration). The press
release attached below contains further information, as does our website,
also referenced below. Please share this information with any outstanding
undergraduates you think may be interested. Thank you &
Kind regards,
David Sonnenfeld
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ESF Introduces Graduate Programs in Environmental Studies
SYRACUSE — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has
established two new graduate programs in environmental studies. These
programs focus on the social and policy dimensions of environmental issues,
and take an interdisciplinary approach to solving environmental problems.
"These are programs that can make a real difference in the
world," said Dr. David A. Sonnenfeld, chair of the Department of
Environmental Studies at ESF.
The new programs are a master of science (MS) and a master of professional
studies (MPS), both in environmental studies.
"The MS program is research-focused, offering students an interdisciplinary
understanding of environmental issues, the problems that underlie them, and
the paths that lead to sustainable communities," said Sonnenfeld. It is
intended for students with a wide range of undergraduate degrees.
The MPS program is a non-thesis degree aimed at professionals already
working in various environmental fields and others seeking a graduate
program with less emphasis on research. Those choosing the MPS track will
find a more career-focused program, often including an internship that adds
real-world applications to the curriculum.
Both graduate programs offer unique blends of social science,
humanities and physical science, and allow students to take a hands-on
approach to developing their own personal curriculum.
"Working with a graduate advisor, students establish a plan of study,
learning and career objectives," said Sonnenfeld. "Students think
systematically about what they want to accomplish."
At ESF, the Department of Environmental Studies is a
well-defined, interdisciplinary academic unit with its own faculty members
who are experts in their respective fields. This provides an important
advantage over the more loosely defined programs found at many other
colleges. The department is enhanced also by ESF's diverse expertise in
related environmental fields in the natural sciences and engineering, and by
the focus and mission of the entire college.
"There are few places with so many environmentally focused experts in one
place," said Dr. Susan Senecah, professor in the environmental studies
program.
Students in the environmental studies graduate programs also will benefit
from ESF's relationship with neighboring Syracuse University (SU). Students
can take supplemental courses from SU in closely related social science
areas, including energy and climate policy, environmental history,
environmental and/or ecological economics, anthropology, religion, human
ecology, management methods* *for public agencies and non-profits, and
environmental law.
In addition, environmental studies graduate students at ESF may
work toward concurrent degrees at SU's Newhouse School of Public
Communications, or the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs.
ESF's environmental studies programs identify several core
areas. These include: sustainability, policy, governance, conflict
resolution, advocacy, ethics, and perception and behavior.
For further information about the environmental studies graduate
programs, visit
http://www.esf.edu/es/graduate.htm.<http://www.esf.edu/es/graduate.htm>
<http://www.esf.edu/es/graduate.htm>
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David A. SONNENFELD, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Dept. of Environmental Studies
107 Marshall Hall
State University of New York
College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF)
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210–2787
USA
tel. +1.315.470.4931/ 6636
fax +1.315.470.6915
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED]
homepage: http://www.esf.edu/es/
