GRADUATE PROGRAMS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY / PAGE 11 • The opportunity to combine coursework with a year-long Community Fellowship, which includes playing a significant part in improving the lives of people living in Lehigh’s South Side neighborhood and beyond and provides students with valuable professional experience. • A wealth of nearby environmental assets (including the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers, the Appalachian Trail, and 150,000 acres of active farmland), environmental challenges (such as poor air quality, food deserts, low-opportunity neighborhoods, and the impacts of fracking), and public and private organizations addressing both. You may earn a certificate in: • Environmental Health • Environmental Justice • Environmental Law and Policy • Sustainable Development • Urban Environmental Policy and Planning Students typically earn an M.A. in 1–2 years and complete a master’s thesis or a semester-long internship. Outcomes/Careers EP graduates are well prepared for Ph.D. programs (in fields such as public health, environmental studies, and international politics) as well as public and private sector policy work (at nonprofit organizations, government agencies, research institutes and consulting firms) in communities around the country and the world. How to Apply • Please review the College application requirements and submission instructions on page 1. • Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis for fall, spring, and summer enrollment. Financial Aid We are committed to helping you fund your graduate education. Over 90% of graduate students receive funding in the forms of Teaching Assistantships, Research Assistantships, Fellowships, or Scholarships. Please contact the graduate director for more specific details about funding in the EP department. Research Statement The Environmental Policy program is structured to give you significant flexibility in your coursework, the opportunity to receive additional certification in five subject areas, and the ability to complement classroom learning with more in-depth research (by completing a thesis) or practical experience (through on- and off-campus internships). Whether focused down the street or across the globe, whether guided by a faculty mentor or community partner, you will actively push the boundaries on designing and implementing policies that orient society toward a more environmentally healthy and sustainable future. Department Contact Dr. Karen Beck Pooley, Graduate Director kbp312@lehigh.edu
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