Grants
CfA: Dual Masters Degree in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development,
Washington & Costa Rica
Dual Masters Degree in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
A unique partnership between American University's School of
International Service in Washington, D.C., and the University for Peace has been
created to establish a dual master's degree in Natural Resources and Sustainable
Development. This program will provide professionals with multi-disciplinary
training for the challenges faced by a growing world population in a changing
environment. Limited resources, environmental constraints and the unequal
distribution of wealth in the world economy create a compelling need to address
these issues through the application of natural and social science.
American University, in Washington, D.C., is uniquely situated to do
this through its strengths in international relations, environmental policy and
economics. The University for Peace provides unparalleled opportunities to offer
courses on sustainable development, natural resources management and peace
studies.
As leaders in natural resources policy design, graduates of this
program will facilitate international cooperation. Through exposure to a
comprehensive and integrative approach to the study of natural resources and
sustainable development and peace and security, students will integrate the
social, economic and environmental dimensions of the field and become skilled in
environmental conflict management.
THE PROGRAM
Students enrolled in this program will spend their first and last
semesters in Washington, D.C., and their second and third semesters in Costa
Rica. In the summer between the first and second year, students will participate
in applied practical work through a professional internship.
The courses will include such topics as: Environment and Politics;
Environment and Development; Environmental Economics; Quantitative Methods for
International Relations; Analysis and Design of Natural Resources Policies;
Environmental Ethics, Culture, Natural Resources and Participation; Foundation
Course in Peace Studies and Conflict; Agriculture, Natural Resources and
Sustainable Development; Conflict Management and Natural Resources; Ecological
Foundations of Land Use; Global Environmental Politics and Policy; Washington
Environmental Workshop; Advanced Study and Research in Environmental Politics;
Substantial Research Paper.
THE FACULTY
The faculty's work in international relations, environmental studies
and policy is helping to define the practice of sustainable development and
environmental policy-making. The faculty will provide graduates of the program
with the necessary analytical tools to solve complex issues in areas upon which
they will be required to make policy recommendations.
ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM
Applicants must hold an accredited bachelor's degree or equivalent,
normally with a cumulative grade point average of at least at 3.3 on a scale of
4.0 and should have substantive social science coursework relevant to
international studies.
MORE INFORMATION
To receive additional information about the program click here or
send a request to:
School of International Service
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C., 20016-8071
Fax: 202-885-2494
Tel: 202-885-1617
Email: sisunup@american.edu
To apply on-line, click here. You may also visit American
University's School of International Service's website at
http://www.american.edu/sis.
American University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
university. The University for Peace accepts students from all parts of the
world, regardless of sex, creed, race, political affiliation or nationality.