Interdisciplinary Program
A unique collaboration between Rensselaer's world-renowned Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) and Department of Economics centered in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, EEVP proceeds from the premise that twenty-first century environmental education must be multidisciplinary, innovative, and action-oriented. EEVP draws on Rensselaer's extraordinary resources in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering to provide an unparalleled combination of stimulating courses and instructors. The EEVP faculty includes highly regarded, award-winning professors of ecological economics, environmental ethics and philosophy, environmental politics and policy, environmental law and culture, and many environmental science and engineering specialties.
Degrees Awarded
The Ecological Economics, Values and Policy program offers a graduate M.S. in Ecological Economics, Values, and Policy; an undergraduate dual major in Science, Technology, and Society and Economics with a focus on environmental studies; and a minor in Ecological Economics, Values, and Policy. Graduates of both the master's and undergraduate programs will be prepared for leadership roles in their chosen fields, and will enter the job market with a decided edge or return to their current positions with new expertise and renewed purpose.
Apply!
Students are being accepted now. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For questions on the program, contact Professor David Hess at hessd@rpi.edu, and to apply, contact admissions@rpi.edu.