The concentration in global environmental issues and development introduces students to the social, political and economic dynamics that underlie regional and global environmental problems and seeks to unravel the complex interrelationships between political economy, population growth and development in the Pacific Rim and elsewhere in the world. The third concentration, environmental planning and analysis, is for students who wish to study technical matters related to land use planning and analysis. Finally, all students must successfully complete a master's thesis. Graduate School rules and regulations governing master's theses are closely followed. A minimum of 41 units is required.
All courses are four units unless otherwise noted.
It is recommended that students take a science course in ecology and a course in economics at the undergraduate level prior to applying for admission. The director of the Environmental Studies Program will consider relevant course work and work experience as a possible substitute for the required and recommended course work. Selection Criteria Selection for graduate study is based on letters of reference, the student's previous academic record, the Graduate Record Examinations and a statement of purpose for graduate study. Application Procedure Applicants may contact either the Graduate School or the Environmental Studies Program office for an admission package. All applicants should return their applications by March 1 for full consideration.