Program Directors
- John D. Spengler, PhD
Director; Akira Yamaguchi Professor of Environmental Health and Human Habitation, Harvard School of Public Health - George D. Buckley, MS
Assistant Director
Information Session
Plan ahead and learn more about the Environmental Management Programs.
January 5, 6–7:30 pm
Overview
Explore the current environmental issues faced by today’s professionals in the field and gain credentials for job advancement by working toward either a graduate certificate or a master’s degree in environmental management.
Master of Liberal Arts in Environmental Management Curriculum Summary
As a degree candidate, you pursue either a thesis or capstone track.
Thesis track. You complete nine courses (three core courses, a proseminar, an ecology course, and four electives) and a master’s thesis that analyzes and assesses significant environmental management issues concerning air, water, climate, sustainability, and ecosystems.
Capstone track. You complete 11 courses (three core courses, an ecology course, a sustainability course, and six electives) and a capstone course.
For both tracks, you must also demonstrate your analytical skills by passing a statistics course or a waiver exam. You may focus your studies on sustainability or ecology management by choosing your electives from those subject areas.
Online and on-campus options. You can earn the degree through any combination of online and on-campus courses, although there is a minimum residency requirement of one on-campus-only course. This may be ENVR E-200 or the capstone course.
See Degree Requirements.
Certificate in Environmental Management Curriculum Summary
To earn the certificate, you take eight courses: three core courses, an ecology course, and four electives. This academically challenging program can be completed entirely online.
Getting Started: Admission to a Program
We consider success in prerequisite coursework at Harvard Extension School to be a key predictor of success in the program. Thus, to apply you must have completed three courses from the program curriculum, including ENVR E-101, and earned at least a B in each. Upon admission to the program, these courses count toward the program. Read about admission criteria and how to apply in Admission.
