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The Program in Environmental Policy and Culture is an interdisciplinary minor focusing on the study of the relationship between people and their natural surroundings.  The program is based in the social sciences and humanities and is open to all Northwestern undergraduate students.

 

Environmental issues and conflicts are emerging as among the most important concerns of the twenty-first century. Issues such as global warming, efforts to maintain and restore biodiversity, and the reconciliation of development with environmental protection are of compelling concern. Social facets of environmental problems such as eco-justice have become increasingly important too. A growing body of research in the social sciences and humanities addresses many aspects of environmental problems. The program in Environmental Policy and Culture offers Northwestern students an opportunity to participate in scholarly inquiry on a variety of local and global environmental issues.

 

The program offers courses on environmental policy and culture issues (listed under Environmental Policy and Culture symbol ENVR_POL). In addition, students can choose courses approved for the minor from other programs and departments across the University including economics, political science, sociology, history, anthropology, religion, and philosophy. Students are encouraged to take at least one EPC course and one research seminar.

 

For more information about EPC's courses for 2009-10 see courses.

 

For more information about the program and about signing up see FAQ.

 

The Environmental Policy and Culture Program has moved!

Our new address is 2010 Sheridan Rd.