Program of Study

The structure of the program is one full year, comprised of three semesters (fall, spring and summer).  

Based on the crucial understanding that the future of the environmental profession is both international and interdisciplinary, the curriculum has been designed to equip its participants with the broad knowledge and perspectives they need to meet the complex challenges that lie ahead.

Therefore, the courses cover basic scientific content necessary for understanding wide-ranging environmental problems, as well as general content related to the legal, ethical, physical and health issues related to the environmental world.

Students are required to complete 38 credit hours in the following segments:

Colloquium - Obligatory participation for two semesters during the degree (1 credit)

Core courses - 17 credits

Elective courses - 12 credits

Seminars - 8 credits

Complementary course in statistics (not included in the number of hours for the degree).

Students who have already completed one or more of the introductory courses at another university, and received a grade of 85 or higher, may submit a request for exemption from up to tow introductory courses. The request must include a copy of an official transcript, the course title and description and the name of the lecturer. Students who receive an exemption from introductory courses must complete 38 credit hours by taking additional elective courses from the Porter school. 

For a list of course descriptions click here.​

Degree requirements