M.S. in EEVP - Science and Technology Studies

Program Summary

NOTE: The M.S. in Ecological Economics, Values, and Policy no longer offers funding assistance (with the possible exception of students at Rensselaer who pursue a BS/MS degree). Students who are interested in pursuing a career in university teaching and research may wish to consider the MS/PhD programs in Science and Technology Studies (STS) or in Ecological Economics. Those progams are only for students who wish to obtain doctorates, but they are open to students who have a bachelor's degree. Students with a master's degree may also apply to the PhD programs in Science and Technology Studies (STS) or Ecological Economics. Contact David Hess if you have additional questions: hessd (one word, all lower case) at rpi dot edu.

The Ecological Economics, Values and Policy Professional Masters Program builds on our nationally recognized cluster of environmental faculty and course offerings in the economic, political, social, cultural and ethical implications and interactions of science, technology, environment, and society. It is aimed at students with a B.S. degree who wish to obtain additional education for professional positions in the government, nonprofit sector, or private sector. The mix of economics and policy courses is especially good preparation for students who wish to do policy-related work in the government or nonprofit sector, and an internship requirement allows students to get hands-on experience in the state government or NGO sector. Some students are working professionals in the Capital District area, and part-time options are available for working professionals. Upon completion of the program, graduates obtain jobs as environmental activists or professionals, or they go on additional work. A significant portion of the EEVP alumni have gone on for a Ph.D. in economics, policy, or other social science field, and some have also gone to law school.

Funding
The M.S. in Ecological Economics, Values, and Policy is a professional master's degree, and as such students are expected to pay tuition, room, and board. Usually the program takes three semesters to complete, but graduate transfer courses and/or summer coursework may shorten the period to one year. Students with a strong undergraduate academic record and the intent to go on to a career in academic research and/or teaching should consider applying directly to the MS/PhD program in either Science and Technology Studies or Ecological Economics. In most cases there is financial support available for students in the doctoral programs.

Curriculum

Note that there is considerable flexibility for the curriculum, and students may propose substitutions with the approval of advisors from both the STS and Economics Departments.

30 Credit Hour Version Common--2 courses

Required:
ECON/STSS-6600 Seminar In Ecological Economics, Values, and Policy
ECON/STSS-6650 EEVP Professional Project

Economics--4 courses

Required:
ECON-6490 Introduction to Economic Theory, and two of the following three courses: ECON-6230 Advanced Environmental Economics, ECON-6240 Advanced Natural Resource Economics, or ECON-6250 Advanced Ecological Economics

Electives, for example:
ECON-4150 Economics of Government Regulation, ECON-4160 Public Finance, ECON-4190 International Economics, ECON-6210 Advanced Cost Benefit Analysis, ECON-6550 Advanced Microeconomics, or ECON-6590 Advanced Macroeconomics

Science and Technology Studies--4 courses

Required:
STSH-4300 Environmental Philosophy, STSS-6200 Environment & Social Theory, and one of the following two courses: STSS-4320 Environmental Politics & Policy and STSS-4540 Environment, Law, & Culture

Electives, for example:
STSH-6020 Values & Policy, STSS-4390 Environment & International Policy, STSS-4400 Risky Technologies, STSS-4500 Environment & Development, STSS-6010 Concepts in STS, STSS-6100 Seminar in Science & Technology Policy, and STSS-6400 Environment & Health

Total: 10 courses, or 30 credit hours (all courses are 3 credit hours, or can be taken for 3 credits)

Program Faculty

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences has an exceptionally strong cluster of faculty in the Economics and STS Departments who specialize in or devote a significant portion of their research and teaching to environmental issues. There are also many faculty throughout Rensselaer who are dedicated to environmental research. For more details on current faculty see the faculty listing.


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Undergraduate Programs B.S. in STS DIS and PDI EEVP ESS PSI Course Descriptions Graduate Programs Curriculum Course Syllabi Scholarships People Faculty Staff Graduate Students Alumni News and events Facts & Artifacts STS Colloquium Series Awards and Honors Contact Information	M.S. in EEVP M.S. in EEVP >> Undergraduate Programs > EEVP > M.S. in EEVP Program Summary NOTE: The M.S. in Ecological Economics, Values, and Policy no longer offers funding assistance (with the possible exception of students at Rensselaer who pursue a BS/MS degree). Students who are interested in pursuing a career in university teaching and research may wish to consider the MS/PhD programs in Science and Technology Studies (STS) or in Ecological Economics. Those progams are only for students who wish to obtain doctorates, but they are open to students who have a bachelor's degree. Students with a master's degree may also apply to the PhD programs in Science and Technology Studies (STS) or Ecological Economics. Contact David Hess if you have additional questions: hessd (one word, all lower case) at rpi dot edu. The Ecological Economics, Values and Policy Professional Masters Program builds on our nationally recognized cluster of environmental faculty and course offerings in the economic, political, social, cultural and ethical implications and interactions of science, technology, environment, and society. It is aimed at students with a B.S. degree who wish to obtain additional education for professional positions in the government, nonprofit sector, or private sector. The mix of economics and policy courses is especially good preparation for students who wish to do policy-related work in the government or nonprofit sector, and an internship requirement allows students to get hands-on experience in the state government or NGO sector. Some students are working professionals in the Capital District area, and part-time options are available for working professionals. Upon completion of the program, graduates obtain jobs as environmental activists or professionals, or they go on additional work. A significant portion of the EEVP alumni have gone on for a Ph.D. in economics, policy, or other social science field, and some have also gone to law school. Funding The M.S. in Ecological Economics, Values, and Policy is a professional master's degree, and as such students are expected to pay tuition, room, and board. Usually the program takes three semesters to complete, but graduate transfer courses and/or summer coursework may shorten the period to one year. Students with a strong undergraduate academic record and the intent to go on to a career in academic research and/or teaching should consider applying directly to the MS/PhD program in either Science and Technology Studies or Ecological Economics. In most cases there is financial support available for students in the doctoral programs. Curriculum Note that there is considerable flexibility for the curriculum, and students may propose substitutions with the approval of advisors from both the STS and Economics Departments. 30 Credit Hour Version Common--2 courses Required: ECON/STSS-6600 Seminar In Ecological Economics, Values, and Policy ECON/STSS-6650 EEVP Professional Project Economics--4 courses Required: ECON-6490 Introduction to Economic Theory, and two of the following three courses: ECON-6230 Advanced Environmental Economics, ECON-6240 Advanced Natural Resource Economics, or ECON-6250 Advanced Ecological Economics Electives, for example: ECON-4150 Economics of Government Regulation, ECON-4160 Public Finance, ECON-4190 International Economics, ECON-6210 Advanced Cost Benefit Analysis, ECON-6550 Advanced Microeconomics, or ECON-6590 Advanced Macroeconomics Science and Technology Studies--4 courses Required: STSH-4300 Environmental Philosophy, STSS-6200 Environment & Social Theory, and one of the following two courses: STSS-4320 Environmental Politics & Policy and STSS-4540 Environment, Law, & Culture Electives, for example: STSH-6020 Values & Policy, STSS-4390 Environment & International Policy, STSS-4400 Risky Technologies, STSS-4500 Environment & Development, STSS-6010 Concepts in STS, STSS-6100 Seminar in Science & Technology Policy, and STSS-6400 Environment & Health Total: 10 courses, or 30 credit hours (all courses are 3 credit hours, or can be taken for 3 credits) Program Faculty The School of Humanities and Social Sciences has an exceptionally strong cluster of faculty in the Economics and STS Departments who specialize in or devote a significant portion of their research and teaching to environmental issues. There are also many faculty throughout Rensselaer who are dedicated to environmental research. For more details on current faculty see the faculty listing.
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