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PhD Environmental Studies at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

Research-based doctoral programme in Environmental Studies with a cross-disciplinary, problem-oriented approach. Students are trained as independent researchers working with faculty advisors and develop an independent line of research through their dissertation.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Environmental Studies  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

30 hours of coursework spanning natural and social sciences, values and ethics, and policy, plus 30 dissertation hours. Required courses are ENVS 5000 Policy, Science, and the Environment; ENVS 5003 Conceptual Foundations of Environmental Studies; and ENVS 5004 Research Design in Environmental Studies. Milestones: guidance committee, written preliminary exam (typically semester 4-5), prospectus defense (semester 5-6) and dissertation defense. A PhD/JD dual degree with Colorado Law is available.

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Application information

Entry requirements

CU Boulder Graduate School (all graduate programmes): minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants. Deadlines are set per programme.

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