An intensive interdisciplinary masters program in environmental studies that involves students in a consideration of social, philosophical, political, and educational perspectives on the environment. The 37-point degree requires the completion of three core courses, electives, an internship, and a science requirement. The electives allow students to avail themselves of the extensive resources of the University, including its computer facilities, and tailor their program to fit their particular interests in the environment, e.g., environmental education, environmental philosophy, environmental politics, environmental art, environmental policy studies, or environmental science.
The ECE program is the oldest graduate program in environmental studies in the U.S. with a foundation in environmental philosophy rather than science.
Degree/Course Requirements
Type |
Name |
Number |
Required Courses |
Foundations of Environmental Thought |
E50.2019 |
Contemporary Debates in Environmental Ethics |
E50.2020 |
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Environmental Politics |
E50.2021 |
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Internship in Environmental Conservation Education |
E50.2030 |
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Elective Courses: |
Environmental Education: Theory and Practice |
E50.2070 |
Various courses throughout the University in such areas as environmental policy management, education, economics, environmental history, arts and communication, biology, filmmaking, photography, and instructional video. |
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Other Requirements: |
Two courses in ecological science and an optional M.A. thesis for those students seeking to continue their graduate work. |
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Special Admission Requirements
In addition to the general requirements, specific admission to the program in environmental conservation education includes the submission of a writing sample and two letters of recommendation.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program hold positions in city and state departments of environmental protection and park services, the United Nations Environment Programme, environmental education centers, zoos, botanical gardens, and public and private schools. There are many opportunities to explore employment possibilities through the program's internship program and through the network of organizations with which the program is associated, including the Wallerstein Collaborative for Urban Environmental Education.
Alumni Profiles
Daniel Carmeli '07
Namaste of Mind
Christina Colon '90
Curator of Curriculum Development and Evaluation
New York Botanical Garden
Christine Coughlin '08
Ph.D. Candidate
NYU Department of Teaching and Learning
Environmental Educator
Wave Hill
Naima Freitas '03
NYC Teacher
City-As-School
School Partnerships Program
Wave Hill
Courtney Jackson
Golder Associates
Christopher Kennedy '07
Educator/Artist
Solar One
Courtney Schenk '06
Ph.D. Candidate
Michigan State University
New for 2008-09 Academic Year
NYU Steinhardt proudly announces the establishment of the NYU Energy Watch Fellowship. The goal of the NYU Energy Watch Fellowship is to support highly talented graduate students in New York University's Environmental Conservation Education Program (ENYC) whose studies are directed toward improving the environment and who demonstrate the potential for leadership in their field. Applicants are required to have strong leadership skills and a vision of how they will apply their academic training towards the solution of environmental problems. Academic achievement and evidence of past leadership and/or volunteer experience with environmental organizations will be considered in the selection process. Candidates will be selected during the regular Admissions process. No scholarship application required.
For more information, please contact:
Mary Leou
Acting Director
Clinical Associate Professor
Environmental Conservation Education
34 Stuyvesant Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
212-998-5474
mary.leou@nyu.edu