M.A. with Thesis (Two-Year Program)

Students in the thesis-based program must complete 18 credit hours in graduate program courses (including the internship) and a thesis. The graduate program courses will include the following:

  • ENVP 6000
  • ENVP 6001
  • ENVP 6002
  • ENVP 6003
  • ENVP 6030 (Internship)
  • Elective (3 credit hours) – to be chosen in consultation with the student’s thesis supervisor

M.A. with Research Paper (One-Year Program)

Students in the research paper-based program must successfully complete 21 credit hours in graduate program courses, including the internship and research paper:

  • ENVP 6000
  • ENVP 6001
  • ENVP 6002
  • ENVP 6003
  • ENVP 6030 (Internship)
  • ENVP 699A/699B (Research Paper)
  • Elective (3 credit hours) – to be chosen in consultation with the student’s research paper supervisor

All Students (Thesis and Research Paper Options)

  1. Further courses beyond the minimum number may be required, depending on the background and needs of the student.
  2. Students are responsible for fulfilling all pre-requisites.
  3. All students are required to complete an Environmental Policy Internship.
  4. Students in the M.A. in Environmental Policy shall meet the minimum residency of at least two semesters required by the School of Graduate Studies 2.2.3.5 of the University Calendar. Students are encouraged to meet this residency requirement in the first two semesters of their program.
  5. For students in the thesis stream, the thesis will be examined in accordance with the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies.

Evaluation for Courses

  1. Candidates for the Master of Arts in Environmental Policy degree must obtain a grade of B or better in all program courses.
  2. Candidates who receive a grade of less than B in a program course will be permitted to remain in the program, provided the course is repeated and passed with a grade of B or better. Alternatively, the candidate may, on the recommendation of the Graduate Committee in Environmental Policy (GCEP), and with the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies, substitute another graduate course. Only one course repetition or substitution will be permitted during the candidate’s program after which the candidate shall be required to withdraw from the program.

Changing Options

  1. Students may request a switch from one stream to another. Forms for change of route are available online and from the School of Graduate Studies.​