Master of Arts in
Environmental Policy
Become an agent of change in the world of
environmental policy
Gain the professional expertise that will help guide the world to
a better environmental future.
Pace's two-year, 45-credit MA in Environmental Policy draws from a wide range
of faculty across the University's schools and campuses. The interdisciplinary
curriculum examines not only formal laws and regulations but also the
broader processes of sustainable governance—from the local to the global,
and from public to private to nonprofit. The program is rounded out with
studies in essential topic areas including pollution control, management
of production and consumption, lobbying and advocacy techniques, and
maintaining biodiversity.
Developed and Taught by Faculty who are Leaders in the Field
Students work with faculty who are academic and professional trailblazers
in the field. Faculty research and specialization includes:
• biodiversity
• climate change
• energy transitions
• food systems
• green infrastructure
• resource management
• smart cities
• water quality
• wildlife conservation
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the program, you will be prepared to enter the professional
world as a leader, analyst, advocate, consultant, or manager capable of
influencing policy within:
• Citizens' groups
• Corporate environmental offices
• Federal, state, and local agencies
• Legislative staff
• Nonprofit environmental
policy organizations
