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Program Highlights

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 every quarter (and in the summer session). The courses are 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 one research seminar, and we now offer internship opportunities.

For more information about EPC's courses for Fall 2009 see Fall 2009 courses