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APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLICY SPECIALIZATION
The Environmental Science and Policy Program offers an environmental science
policy specialization to students pursuing a doctoral degree at Michigan State
University. The Specialization provides students with an understanding of the
diverse disciplines brought to bear on contemporary environmental problems.
It is designed to provide an understanding of how various disciplines
conceptualize environmental issues and how scientific information can be
brought to bear on environmental decision-making and environmental policy.
Requirements for the Doctoral Specialization in Environmental Science and
Policy:
Complete a total of 12 credits from the following:
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Environmental
Science and Policy
Program
274 Giltner Hall
Michigan State University
293 Farm Lane
East Lansing, MI 48824
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517-432-8296
Fax: 517-432-8830
environment.msu.edu
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ESP 800: Introduction to Environmental Science and Policy
ESP 801: Physical, Chemical and Biological Process of the
Environment. Or one of the following approved substitutes:
o CSUS/ESP/FW 851: Modeling Natural Resources System
o ZOL/FW/PLB 897: Ecosystem Ecology and Global Change
ESP 802: Human Systems and the Environment. Or one of the
following approved substitutes:
o SOC 869: Community and Conservation
o CSUS 824: Sustainable Development: Measuring
Socioeconomic Well-being
ESP 804: Environmental Applications or Analysis. Or one of the
following:
o FW 868: Water Policy and Management
o An approved capstone project.
ESPP students are also required to present their work before their peers before
completing their doctoral degree. Completion of an examination consisting of a
paper on the environmental policy aspects of a problem selected by the
student and approved by the advisor for the specialization.
To apply for the specialization, please fill out the attached form and include the
following:
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A letter describing your goals and interests in environmental science
and policy.
A Curriculum Vitae
A letter of reference from your Graduate Advisor that you are in good
standing in your program and the advisor supports your application to
ESPP.
The application can be sent to ESPP at [email protected].
APPLICATION FORM FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLICY SPECIALIZATION
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Universities attended and degrees received or expected:
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I have read and understand the requirements of the above specialization and will strive to complete all
requirements in a timely manner.
Student Signature______________________________________________________________________
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Environmental Science and Policy Program
274 Giltner Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1101
Or via email at [email protected]
Phone: (517) 432-8296