About ENSP
Environmental
Science and Policy (ENSP) is a unique, multi-disciplinary, undergraduate
major that draws courses and faculty from 20 departments and four
Colleges. ENSP students develop a broad understanding of environmental problems in a multi-disciplinary lower level "core" and in-depth knowledge and skills within an upper-level "concentration." Research, internship, and study abroad experiences are strongly encouraged in ENSP because they allow students to apply "in the real world" what they are learning in the classroom and to understand more fully the complexities of environmental issues. The areas of concentration in ENSP are:
New
ENSP students begin in the College of Agriculture and Natural
Resources, where they are guided through an exploratory
advising process. When they choose their concentration at 40 credits (usually during their third semester), they
move administratively to the
College and department sponsoring the concentration and
are advised by a faculty member in their discipline. The
ENSP faculty and staff aspire to provide a strong ENSP identity
and a "liberal arts feel" for the 300+ students enrolled
in this major, while encouraging them to take advantage of the
resources available at a Doctoral/Research University. By combining a strong academic program with research and internship experiences, ENSP graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in environmental consulting firms, non-profit organizations, and state and federal agencies; or for post-graduate study.
Some of the entry-level positions common among ENSP alumni include:
- Environmental scientist - engineering and environmental services firms
- Policy analyst - non-profit organizations
- Program analyst - federal agencies (policy-oriented)
- Research/technical assistant - federal agencies (science-oriented)
- Peace Corps volunteer
- Environmental/outdoor educator
- For more detailed information, go HERE.
Some of the graduate and professional school destinations of ENSP alumni include:
- Columbia University - Graduate School, and Joint Program in Earth and Environmental Sciences and Journalism
- Cornell University
- Harvard University
- Johns Hopkins University
- McGill University (Canada)
- Marquette University - School of Law
- Northwestern University
- University of California - Berkeley, Davis, and Riverside campuses
- University of Colorado - School of Journalism, School of Law
- University of Maryland - Graduate School, School of Law, School of Public Policy
- University of Michigan - School of Natural Resources and Environment
- University of North Carolina
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Texas - School of Law, School of Public Policy
- University of Washington - College of the Environment
- Vermont College of Law
- Yale University - School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
- For more detailed information, go HERE.
If you are a current Maryland undergraduate, and this sounds good to you, please visit "Becoming an ENSP Major" If you are a prospective transfer student, please visit "Preparing to Transfer" Additionally, plan to visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and feel free to contact us directly (see below):
Contact
us:
Environmental
Science and Policy Program
0220
Symons Hall
University
of Maryland
College
Park, MD 20742
TEL: 301.405.8571
FAX: 301.405.8570
Webmaster:
Wendy Whittemore, wwhitte@umd.edu
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