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 core courses, electives, an internship, and a ecology/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 history, philosophy and the social sciences.
NYU Energy Watch Fellowship
The NYU Energy Watch Fellowship was established in 2008. 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.
NYU's Eco-Friendly Community
Our program is located on one of the most eco-friendly campuses in the country. Sierra Club's 2009 list of "Cool Schools" places NYU, for the first time, in their top 20 list of eco-enlightened universities.
NYU has made tremendous strides in the last several years to reduce its energy consumption or improve energy efficiency in many areas, including food, academics, purchasing, transportation, waste management, and administration. Many residence hall dining rooms are trayless to save water, students use compact fluorescent light bulbs in their rooms, food waste is composted and used for our gardens, biking to school is encouraged and supported, recycling is widespread, and local produce and food products are common.
The University's Sustainability Task Force awards grants to student-led green projects around campus to advance the university's leadership in best environmental practices and technologies. Members of the Task Force include students, staff, and faculty from across NYU, including the Environmental Conservation Education program director, Dr. Mary Leou. Its initiatives offer many opportunities for students in our program to be engaged in local environmental education and sustainability initiatives.
For more information about our MA program, please contact:
Dr. Mary Leou
Acting Program Director for Environmental Conservation Education
Clinical Associate Professor
Director of Wallerstein Collaborative for Urban Environmental Education
34 Stuyvesant Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
212-998-5474
mary.leou@nyu.edu