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Environmental Studies (PhD)

Overview

The PhD program in Environmental Studies at New York University is designed to tackle the complex problems facing humans, animals, and the environment in a holistic, integrative, and transdisciplinary manner. The program focuses on three research themes: Food and Land Use Systems, Ecological Systems, and Governance Systems, with a deep integration of human, animal, and environmental issues.

Program Description

The PhD program in Environmental Studies aims to provide actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders by better understanding the drivers and impacts of planetary crises, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The program prepares graduates for a range of career paths, from academia to government, civil society, and the private sector.

Admissions

All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science are required to submit the general application requirements, which include:

• Academic Transcripts
• Test Scores (if required)
• Applicant Statements
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of Recommendation
• A non-refundable application fee

Program Requirements

The program requires a total of 72 credits, including:

• Major Requirements:
  • ENVST-GA 1000: Foundations of Environmental Studies: Natural Science Perspectives (4 credits)
  • ENVST-GA 1010: Foundations of Environmental Studies: Social Sciences and Humanities (4 credits)
  • ENVST-GA 1020: Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Design (4 credits)
  • ENVST-GA 1030: Research Colloquium in Environmental Studies 1 (2 credits)
  • ENVST-GA 1040: Research Colloquium in Environmental Studies II (2 credits)
  • ENVST-GA 1050: Graduate Seminar: Research and Writing 1 (4 credits)
  • ENVST-GA 1060: Graduate Seminar: Research and Writing II (4 credits)
• Major Electives: 12 credits
• Methods Electives: 4 credits
• Breadth Electives: 4 credits
• General Electives: 28 credits

Additional Program Requirements

• Qualifying Exams: PhD students will take their qualifying exam(s) in their chosen specialization(s) by the end of their fifth semester.
• Prospectus: PhD students will write and defend their prospectus by the end of their sixth semester.
• Prospectus and Final Dissertation Committees: The final dissertation committee must have at least five members, including three FAS faculty, with at least two ES faculty members.

Sample Plan of Study

The sample plan of study outlines the coursework and credits required for each semester, including:

• 1st Semester: ENVST-GA 1000, ENVST-GA 1020, and an elective (12 credits)
• 2nd Semester: ENVST-GA 1010, ENVST-GA 1030, and an elective (10 credits)
• 3rd Semester: ENVST-GA 1040, ENVST-GA 1050, and an elective (10 credits)
• 4th Semester: ENVST-GA 1060 and two electives (12 credits)
• 5th-7th Semesters: Doctoral Research Credits (8-12 credits per semester)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will:

1. Display fluency in core texts and scholarly literature, contemporary theory, and key debates in Environmental Studies.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the range of research and methodological approaches relevant to Environmental Studies.
3. Analyze and synthesize scholarship in a range of disciplines related to Environmental Studies.
4. Produce original research on topics in Environmental Studies.
5. Show proficiency in writing and communicating in different forms and to different audiences.

Policies

The program follows the Graduate School of Arts and Science Policies and NYU Policies, which can be found on the respective websites.