Specialization Course Descriptions
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Economics and the Environment
Prepare to use both mainstream and alternative economic models to achieve environmental and community sustainability. Traditional and ecological market economics contend with bioregional and community economics as alternative approaches to sustainability. Economic assumptions and models from each of these paradigms are presented, compared and used to address local and regional social and environmental issues.
Environmental Policy and Decision-making Processes
Examine social, political and scientific considerations inherent in environmental policy and regulation, and gain a deeper awareness of how these factors interact with each other in environmental decision-making processes at all levels of government. Gain an understanding of federal and international environmental policy. Acquire skills as agents for creative change inside and outside environmental policy-making institutions.
Theories and Practices of Socio-environmental Change
Explore how theories, perspectives, insights and innovations can be implemented and practiced with special attention on regional, national and international sustainability innovations. Study a variety of social, economic and environmental themes and issues; explore viable options and new directions.
Integrative Environmental Science
Use both natural and social science perspectives to explore the effects of human activities on the environment. Learn the language of environmental science and strengthen your capacity to understand and critically evaluate scientific information. Examine scientific principles and concepts; natural resources and their sustainability; environmental quality; biodiversity and land use; and the role of environmental science in society.
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