ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND PLANNING

Interdisciplinary Major or Minor - www.uwgb.edu/pea/epp

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM:

Environmental Policy & Planning is an environmental studies program based in the social sciences. Not only does it prepare students for careers related to environmental concerns, but it also provides solid preparation for graduate work in environmental studies, public policy, public administration, law, urban and regional planning, and related fields.

 

There are two program emphases which majors can choose from. They are Public Policy and Planning.

 

The Public Policy emphasis focuses on environmental policy development and implementation, methods of policy analysis, and political, administrative, legal, and economic issues in environmental policy.The Planning emphasis focuses on planning theory and methods, geographic information systems, environmental impact analysis, land use, and economic issues in environmental policy and planning. Students interested in developing skills in the planning and development of land at the community and regional levels, and in the economic issues of environmental policy and planning, may want to select this emphasis.

 

TIPS FROM THE PROFS:

(from Dr. Kraft, Prof of Public & Environmental Affairs)

Dr. Kraft advises that students pay attention to the sequence of courses displayed on their departmental web page ( click here for more information-http://www.uwgb.edu/pea/). It is very important! Time is of the essence with this program. He has found that if students "eat-up" their early college years with General Education courses, they will find that they cannot complete the Environmental Policy & Planning degree within 4 years. He recommends seeing a Faculty Advisor as soon as possible!

 

A double major (or a minor) in political science or economics may be easy to accomplish with this program. It also highly compliments the environmental policy and planning curriculum and makes students stronger candidates when seeking careers or entry into graduate programs.

 

WHO SHOULD HAVE THIS MAJOR :

This major is designed for students who are SERIOUSLY interested in environmental concerns and studies (aspects of law, planning, policy, etc.). Those who are good with finding solutions to problems and enjoy economics should also consider this program. While it is a demanding program, there are many benefits! Some recommended minors are Environmental Science, Public Administration, Urban and Regional Studies, Political Science, or Economics.

 

WHO SHOULD HAVE THIS MINOR :

An interdisciplinary minor in Environmental Policy & Planning may represent a good choice for students who wish to major in Environmental Sciences, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Urban and Regional Studies, Social Change and Development, or a number of other programs.

 

WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT THIS MAJOR AT UWGB:

SKILLS & ABILITIES GAINED WITH THIS MAJOR :

A major in Environmental Policy & Planning develops knowledge and skills in the environmental sciences; planning and decision-making; social, economic and political processes; and the analytic capacities to participate in the processes which will shape environmental quality in the future. 

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MAJOR :

A degree in Environmental Policy & Planning is designed to prepare students for a variety of challenging professions involving the planning, analysis, design, and administration of policies and programs dealing with the natural and human-made environment.

 

The Public Policy emphasis prepares students for employment in the public, nonprofit, and private market sectors as environmental policy analysts, economic analysts, specialists in public information, government relations, and related careers, as well as for graduate work in environmental studies, public policy, public affairs, administration, and law.

 

The Planning emphasis helps prepare students for careers and graduate work in environmental planning, urban and regional planning, geography, land-based consulting, mapping, and related fields.

 

Want to know more about the nature of the work, working conditions, earnings, training, and job outlook for these occupations? Then check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook @ http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm

 

LINKS TO GRAD PROGRAMS:

LINKS TO WEB SITES FOR MORE INFORMATION :

Check out these books! Information about careers and placement services can be found in "The Environmental Careers Organization's- Environmental Careers in the 21st Century" (1999); and David J. Warner's "Environmental Careers: A Practical Guide to Opportunities in the 1990s" (1992).

 

Student Conservation Association. The SCA provides people the opportunity to serve and protect our nation's valuable national parks, forests and urban communities. Information on internships, employment, and volunteer opportunities can be found here. Homepage @ http://www.sca-inc.org

 

Environmental Jobs and Careers. Homepage @ http://www.ejobs.org

 

EnviroLink . A grassroots online community that unites hundreds of organizations and volunteers around the world with millions of people in more than 150 countries. EnviroLink is dedicated to providing you with the most comprehensive, up-to-date environmental resources available. Homepage @ http://www.envirolink.org/

 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA is a great resource for Environmental Science majors and can be found here: http://www.epa.gov/

 

U.S. Fish & Wildlife. The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Homepage @ http://www.fws.gov

 

Wisconsin ’s Department of Natural Services. To protect and enhance our Natural Resources, To provide a clean environment, To insure the right of all Wisconsin citizens to use and enjoy them, and to consider the future. Homepage @ http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/

 

National Park Service. Homepage @ http://www.nps.gov/

 

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