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    Environmental Sciences, Studies and Policy, PhD

    Program Description

    The doctoral program in Environmental Sciences, Studies, and Policy (ESSP) offers a unique opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary research on environmental topics and issues while gaining a thorough grounding in the methods and knowledge-base of a traditional discipline. Each student completes both a focal department (or an interdepartmental focus) component and an interdisciplinary component for their coursework and research training. Each student designs an individualized curriculum responsive to their educational and career goals.

    The program prepares students for academic positions in their focal discipline or in interdisciplinary programs, for research occupations, and for leadership roles in creating and implementing environmental solutions in the private sector.

    Since our program requires close collaboration between Environmental Studies and the focal department, applicants must be approved by both programs (application to both departments is not required).

    Prerequisites

    Since our program requires close collaboration between environmental studies and the focal department, applicants must be approved by both programs prior to an recommendation of admission to the Graduate School (Only an application to ESSP is required).

    Application at a Glance

    Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:


    Program-Specific Application Requirements:
    Additional application materials necessary for chosen focal department
    CV or Resume
    Letters of Recommendation
    Self-report GPA, focal department, title & plan for secondary concentration, and name 3 potential advisers
    Statement of Purpose

    Optional:
    Letter of Intent
    Portfolio
    Writing Sample

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    College of Arts and Sciences
    Campus: Eugene
    Fall 2025
    Final Deadline - December 01, 2024 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.