Admission

Prerequisites:

Master of Science and Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy

Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the program, there are no specific requirements concerning the applicant's prior field of study. However, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution before matriculation into Bard CEP. College coursework should include precalculus or algebra and either statistics or calculus. The applicant should have successfully completed one college semester of chemistry and one additional physical science course. Recommended coursework includes economics, political science, environmental studies, and courses in public policy. Students who lack any of the prerequisite coursework are encouraged to apply for admission, and if accepted will work with appropriate faculty to identify necessary courses to fill these gaps before entering the program. 

Master of Science and Juris Doctorate with Pace Law School

Applicants must apply to, and be accepted by, both Bard CEP and Pace Law School. Applications may be completed simultaneously, during the first two years of law school at Pace, or during the first year of the Bard CEP program. If the student is already matriculated into one of the programs, that school will share supporting application documents with the partner school. To qualify for joint degrees, a student must meet the normal admission criteria for the M.S. in Environmental Policy and those of Pace Law School.

Master's International with the Peace Corps

Applicants may apply simultaneously to the Bard Center for Environmental Policy and the Peace Corps and must be accepted by both for the MI Program. Acceptance into each program, however, is determined individually, and does not affect the applicant's standing in the other program. MI applicants should follow the admission guidelines for the M.S. degree shown above. 

Master of Science and Master of Arts in Teaching

Applicants must apply to, and be accepted by, both the Bard Center for Environmental Policy and the Master of Arts in Teaching Program at Bard College. The applications may be made simultaneously or during the first year of either program. Decisions are made independently by each graduate program. Entry into this joint degree program requires permission from both program directors.

Bard College 3+2 program

Qualified Bard undergraduates may apply during the fall of their junior year to begin graduate studies at Bard CEP during the fourth year of study at Bard College. 3+2 students work with an undergraduate and graduate advisor to ensure completion of all requirements for both the Bachelor's and Master's degrees. 3+2 students graduate with both degrees after five years of full-time study at Bard College. The Program is open to a range of undergraduate majors. Interested students should contact Bard CEP.