Curriculum

Academic Programs

Takuma Mohri '08

The heart of our program lies in our thematic approach to curriculum. We believe that science, economics, law, and policy are not mutually exclusive subjects, but must be consciously integrated so that any single environmental theme or issue can be examined from multiple perspectives at the same time.

Video: Molly Williams '08 on Thematic Curriculum

First Year: Workshops

Incoming students are introduced to the faculty and BCEP's thematic teaching approach through orientation week workshops held in the first week of each academic year. Read More



First Year: Thematic Curriculum

Courses move progressively through several topics-all concurrently addressing the same environmental theme. Read More



First Year: Courses

The first-year courses link natural ecosystems and their functioning to the impact of socioeconomic activities, and to the political, institutional, and legislative responses that address environmental problems. Read More

Internship

The internship provides hands-on experience working with professionals in the field and facilitates entry into the job market. Internship arrangements with public, private, and nonprofit institutions offer a wide range of choices, providing real benefits to the student and to the collaborating organization. Read More



Final Year: Courses

Students learn how to communicate clearly and accurately about environmental problems, and how to target information for different purposes and to audiences in multiple sectors. Read More



Final Year: Masters Thesis

The Master's Thesis consists of original research with practical application to a specific environmental problem. Normally linked to some part of the student's internship, the thesis should reflect the multifaceted nature of an actual environmental issue. Read More