Academic Programs
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Degree Programs
Environmental Policy
Climate Science and Policy
MBA in Sustainability
Peace Corps Programs
Master’s International Program
Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program
Joint Degree Programs
Dual M.S. and M.A.T. in Teaching
Dual M.S. and J.D. in Law
The 3+2 Program**
Professional Certificates
Environmental Policy
Climate Science and Policy
**Available to both rising Bard College seniors and qualified rising Juniors nationwide.
About Bard CEP
The Bard Center for Environmental Policy's graduate programs combine an intensive course of study with practical training in preparation for environmental careers in nonprofit organizations, government, and the private sector. The programs emphasize methods of critical inquiry and provides the practical knowledge necessary to understand the legal, political, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethical forces that influence the decision making process. Graduates are ready to bring these assets, underpinned by a sense of social responsibility and commitment, to their future work.
M.S. in Environmental Policy
The program leading to a master of science in environmental policy provides future leaders with the knowledge and tools to create effective solutions to today's critical environmental challenges. Requirements of the two-year program include a year of interdisciplinary coursework, a 4-6 month internship, and a master's thesis.
Master's International Program
The Peace Corps Master's International (MI) Program offers students the opportunity to incorporate the internationally focused, hands-on experience of Peace Corps service into the Bard CEP master's degree program. Applicants to this program are encouraged to begin the Peace Corps application well in advance of enrollment. Students who are unable to undertake a Peace Corps assignment follow the standard two-year Bard CEP curriculum.
Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program
The Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program allows returned Peace Corps volunteers to earn a master of science degree in climate science and policy or in environmental policy with tuition support. Fellows applicants apply normally to either master's program and must show proof of Peace Corps service to be eligible.
Dual M.S. and M.A.T. in Teaching
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program at Bard College is a one-year intensive program leading to an M.A.T. degree and New York State certification to teach English, math, biology, or history. Students accepted into both programs first complete the first-year Bard CEP curriculum, then enroll in the MAT Program for a second year.
M.S. in Climate Science and Policy
The program leading to the master of science degree in climate science and policy (CSP) focuses on climate science, specializing in the interactions between climate change, ecosystems and agriculture. The CSP degree is a two-year program, which includes a required internship and a master’s thesis.
Dual M.S. and J.D. with Pace Law
This joint program, which combines Bard's innovative graduate curriculum with one of the nation's top-five ranked environmental law programs, offers students the opportunity to complete, in an accelerated period, a master of science degree from Bard--in environmental policy or climate science and policy--and a doctorate in jurisprudence with a certificate in environmental law from Pace Law School.
The 3+2 Program
The Center offers qualified undergraduates a 3+2 option that allows entry to the two-year master's degree program before they have completed their undergraduate degree. There are two 3+2 options: the Bard 3+2 program for qualified Bard students, and the "Junior Year at Bard" program for highly qualified sophomores nationwide.
*** Bard students must petition for permission to enter the 3-2 program in lieu of the senior year by submitting a written request to the dean of studies. Students will be expected to:
*** Bard students must petition for permission to enter the 3-2 program in lieu of the senior year by submitting a written request to the dean of studies. Students will be expected to:
- Have earned 64 credits in the undergraduate college in Annandale.
- Have met all distribution requirements.
- Have successfully moderated into a program of study and met all program requirements (except Senior Project) or else have written approval from adviser and program director to waive requirements and satisfy them in graduate program.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Have two faculty recommendations, one of which must be from the student's academic adviser, and the recommendation of the undergraduate faculty liaison.
Professional Certificate Programs
A professional certificate is awarded upon completion of the first year of courses in either MS program. Should the certificate recipient decide to continue toward the master's degree, either immediately or at a later time, second year course work and all other requirements must be completed within five years after matriculation.
Bard has expert FACULTY
Students discuss the diversity and accessibility of the faculty at Bard.
"Working with graduate students at CEP has enriched my work as a poltical scientist. The interdisciplinary nature of the program deepens our students' ability to analyze and think about the policy process and how the key driver of our time, climate change and adaptation, is shaping our future policy choices." - Monique Segarra, Assistant Professor of Political Science.
Information Sessions
Virtual Information Sessions last approximate thirty minutes, and include a presenation and Q&A session. Click here for the schedule and to register.
CEP Stories - Read our Blog!
Posted on February 6, 2012
The Island President: Climate Story-telling
The Spring 2012 National Climate Seminar series hosted by BardCEP kicked off last week with Spencer Adler, co-producer of the documentary “The Island President,” and director/cinematographer Jon Shenk, discussing the inspiring story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives and … Continue readingPosted on February 6, 2012
Welcome to the Office of Sustainability
Hi Everyone, Welcome to the Sustainability Office’s first ever blog post. We at the office though it would be a good idea to keep the student body and faculty updated on the going ons of what we are doing to … Continue readingPosted on January 23, 2012
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy Outreach Internship
I have completed my 7 month internship at Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy (MHLC) just south of Albany, New York. Their web site is www.mohawkhudson.org. It began as a paid 20 hour week position in June 2010 as Outreach and Development … Continue readingPosted on January 11, 2012
During the second week of my internship I was incredibly lucky to be invited to accompany my supervisor to a World Bank/IAIA conference. The “Innovations in EIA” Conference was a staggering example of putting theory into practice. The purpose was … Continue readingPosted on January 7, 2012
My internship with Grow Food Northampton (GFN) involved working on numerous and varied projects, ranging from food access, community outreach, an agricultural economics report, a local foods assessment survey, and a community garden committee. I felt that my work at … Continue readingPosted on January 3, 2012
Details, Details, Details: Time Management Lessons from Haiti
Between scheduling appointments with relevant stakeholders such as local officials and NGOs, independently collecting, processing, and presenting information to my colleagues across the Atlantic, and traveling around a 120 KM region to complete these daily tasks, my internship became quite … Continue readingPosted on January 3, 2012
My internship at the EPA was an incredible learning experience. I was a law clerk in the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), Office of International Affairs. OECA handles enforcement of all environmental laws, especially the National Environmental Policy … Continue readingPosted on January 2, 2012
Parting internships is such sweet sorrow
Happy new year! In my first blog post about my internship I said I was amazed how fast a month had already passed. Six months and many, many cartons of animal crackers later, it only feels like a few days … Continue readingPosted on December 30, 2011
Greening NYC—From the eyes of an Intern
It is hard to believe that my internship with Global Green Coalition for Resource Recovery is complete! The Coalition for Resource Recovery (CoRR) is an industry-working group working to find ways to recover the value of waste that make sense … Continue readingPosted on December 29, 2011
Timing of Cost-Benefit Analyses
One thing I was particularly glad of during my internship was our class discussions regarding cost-benefit analyses, since the policy world is abuzz with the term at the moment. However, I began to think hard about a dimension of CBA … Continue reading
