I work with students to match their passions with vital research topics. My students have produced excellent theses on vernal pools, oil spills, invasive marine species, second-hand smoke, ecotourism, sustainable construction, and the role of consensus building in environmental management negotiations.
—George Buckley, Assistant Program Director
Thesis and Capstone
The environmental program offers 2 tracks, involving either a master’s thesis or a capstone course.
The differences are described below. You can meet with the assistant director, George Buckley, to discuss the benefits of each option.
Thesis track
The thesis track provides solid preparation for advanced study (for example, environmental law and PhD programs) and careers in consulting, research, and policy. For the thesis, you work independently with a thesis director on a project of your own design that is well grounded in academic literature on environmental management.
Learn more about the thesis.
Capstone track
The capstone track involves additional coursework and a capstone project to help you build your professional skills in the field. The capstone course, modeled after typical career endeavors, involves working individually or in teams to complete a professional project in environmental management, media, or education.
Learn more about the capstone.