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Why should I select this environmental program?
Unlike other programs, the M.A. in environment and community focuses on how the environment and human communities work together to resolve social and environmental problems. The approach is from both the social science and the natural science perspectives and incorporates action research as a primary learning method.
How do I benefit from studying in a Center for Creative Change program?
In the Center for Creative Change, you:
- may choose electives from other center programs to augment your specialization area
- take six core classes integrated with students from the other program areas
- can wait until early into your first year of study to choose your program if you’re undecided about which degree program to pursue
- earn graduate certificates in integrated skills for sustainable change and ecological planning and design in addition to your master’s degree in environment and community
Should I have a science background?
It’s not necessary, but one of the required courses in the program is integrative environmental science. Students who wish to pursue more science learning may do so as part of an independent learning component.
Is experience required in a profession related to the environment?
No. Students come from a variety of backgrounds, not all of which are related to the environment. The program has welcomed librarians, teachers, chemists, city managers and radio announcers as well as students who work in environmental fields.
In what career directions can my M.A. in Environment and Community take me?
Graduates of Antioch's environmental graduate program are prepared to develop careers in environmental policy and community sustainability planning, among many other areas. They also have learned and applied community development theory and have the environmental knowledge necessary to pursue an endorsement in environmental education competencies. Graduates may take highly responsible positions in environmental leadership programs or environmental planning programs in businesses, organizations and communities.
What kinds of work are alumni doing?
A sampling of recent alumni jobs includes: commander, disaster response team, Tosca Oil Refinery; director, Environmental Protection Agency, American Samoa; wastewater treatment safety officer; mold and asbestos analyst; extension officer, Cornell University; city budget manager; designer, space shuttle program, The Boeing Co.; and assistant director, Shaver’s Creek Environmental Education Center.
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