170 likes | 295 Views
A Survey of PhD Programs in Environment. Prepared by Emily Tector, MA Presented by Marilyn Scott. Goal. Among existing PhD programs in “environment” which ones were: - were most exciting - had intriguing components. Reasons Why Certain PhD Programs Stood Out.
E N D
A Survey of PhD Programs in Environment Prepared by Emily Tector, MA Presented by Marilyn Scott
Goal Among existing PhD programs in “environment” which ones were: - were most exciting - had intriguing components
Reasons Why Certain PhD Programs Stood Out
Programs of Interest (Canada, NZ, Aust) Intriguing to GAC Members UQAM - Sciences de l'environnement UBC - Resource Mgmt & Environmental Studies Northern BC - Nat Resources & Environmental Studies Univ Manitoba - Natural Resources & Env Mgmt York – Environmental Studies Dalhousie - Interdisplinary PhD Massey, NZ - Resource & Environmental Planning Murdoch, AU – Environmental Science Auckland, NZ - Environmental Management
US Programs of Interest Intriguing to GAC Members Columbia - Sustainainable Development Antioch – Environmental Studies University of Arizona – Global Change Georgia Institute of Technology – Public Policy Purdue - Natural Resource Social Science Delaware – Urban Affairs & Public Policy; Energy & Env Policy Yale - Joint PhD: Anthro/Forest & Environmental Studies UC Berkeley - Environmental Science, Policy and Management Ohio - Environmental Science Duke - Environment U Virginia - Environmental Sciences UC Santa Cruz – Environmental Studies Arkansas State - Environmental Science University of Michigan - Natural Resources and Environment
EXAMPLES OF VISION STATEMENTS
No RQRD Courses Meet with faculty to discuss research /course trajectory • Johns Hopkins • Human Geography • Univ California Santa Barbara (Bren School) • Environmental Science and Management • Univ Michigan • Natural Resources and Environment • Majority of Australian and NZ PhDs
Minimal Courses RQRD: UBC – Resource Management and Environmental Studies History & Philosophy of Env Thought; Transdisciplinary Sustainable Research; Prelim Exam; Comprehensive Exam Yale – Forest and Environmental Sciences Doctoral Student Seminar 4 semesters of 3-4 courses (depending on background) York University – Environmental Studies PhD Seminar and Plan Univ Toronto – Environmental Studies Environmental Decision Making; Half-course elective Univ Manitoba – Natural Resources and Environmental Management 12- 21 credits in selected courses (6 at Nat Res Inst) Research seminar focused on interdisplinary research methods
George Mason Univ – Environmental Science & Public Policy Natural Sciences (min 12 credits) Public Policy (min 12 credits) Research Methods and Technology (min 9 credits) Doctoral Seminar for 2 years Oregon State - Environmental Sciences Env Perspectives, Analysis, Profiles Core (10-12 credits) Methods and Numerical Skills (9 credits) Track-Specific Courses (~30 credits) Electives (3-23 credits) Univ Colorado (Boulder) – Environmental Studies Science, Policy, Philosophy Core (9 credits) Secondary Core (12-18 credits substantive methodological expertise) Electives (15-21 credits); Comprehensive
Curriculum Discussions at Univ Washington PhD - Conservation of Living Systems • 1-2 courses (3-5 credits each) • integration of all disciplines relevant to conservation • healthy dose of readings • team approach • basic concepts but with flexible syllabus • 1 course (3-5 credits) problem-based case studies • Real-world problems posed by env groups, industry, agencies • Team designs a “solution” • Presentation to convince the client of the merits of the approach • Real-world (Professional )Writing • Electives
Example of Intriguing Program:Antioch [New-Hampshire] - Environmental Studies Unique Course Requirements • Two-wk summer session every year for four years. • Weekend seminars monthly during the first two years of the program and bimonthly thereafter. • Weekly online conferences for specific classes. Examples of Service Project • Organizing local conservation biology research for community concerned about ecotourism • Writing a series of newspaper articles about important public issue not amply covered • Planning a conference, or developing a public service video on an issue of local and regional importance
Phase 4 Dissertation Research
How can we best combine these components to achieve a PhD program that meets the needs of prospective students, our faculty, the workforce and the environment?