特拉華大學(xué)

The graduate program in Energy and Environmental Policy prepares students to contribute to the improvement of environmental and energy policy through the development of an interdisciplinary understanding of the interactions of society, resources, and the environment. The program is supported by faculty and research centers of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Earth, Ocean and Environment, and Business and Economics.

?The Master of Energy and Environmental Policy (MEEP) equips students for careers in energy and environmental fields through courses focused on social science, science, engineering and research methods related to the key sustainability challenges of societies throughout the world. The MEEP degree combines rigorous academic studies, in-depth analysis of energy and environmental policies, praxis in the design of energy and environmental policies, and participation in public dialogues about the need for equitable futures.

Credits and Specialty Areas

?The 36-credit Master of Energy and Environmental Policy (MEEP) has a 21 credit core curriculum and 15 elective credits. Students may choose among six specialty areas: Energy Sustainability, Water Sustainability, Environmental Justice, Political Ecology, Global Environments, and Sustainable Development.

Requirements for the Master in Energy and Environmental Policy

In order to fulfill the requirements for graduation, students must successfully complete 36 credit hours that fulfill university, concentration-specific course requirements and electives, and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in order to graduate. These credit hours include 6 credit hours of Core coursework, at least 6 credit hours under the Methodology requirement, at least 6 credit hours under the Social Science requirement, at least 3 credit hours under the Science, Engineering and Public Policy Requirement and 15 credit hours that could be completed in one of two ways:

• An Analytical Paper (3 credit hours) + 12 credit hours of Specialization Courses or
• A Master's Thesis (6 credit hours) + 9 credit hours of Specialization Courses

The Analytical Paper / Master's Thesis and Specialization Coursework will allow for focused study and research in on of the following ENEP Concentrations:

• Energy Sustainability
• Water Sustainability
• Environmental Justice
• Political Ecology
• Global Environments
• Sustainable Development
• Other Approved Concentration

Core Coursework

Two seminar courses are required:

• ENEP 625 Energy Policy & Administration
• ENEP 810 Political Economy of the Environment