Department of Environmental Science and Policy
The Dept. of Environmental Science & Policy takes an interdisciplinary and applied approach to understanding and solving problems arising from human/environment interactions, with undergraduate degrees and an accelerated Master's program in Policy, Planning, & Management. Learn more about Department of Environmental Science and Policy.
Highlights
Community
Students become members of a larger learning community that starts with incoming students participating in our fall environmental field immersion experience.
Innovative Curriculum
ESP's innovative curriculum is designed to train future environmental science, policy, and planning professionals for employment or graduate training.
Professional Experience
Students gain professional experience through our internship program.
Active Research
Our faculty have active research programs that inform their teaching and provide valuable opportunities for students.
Hands-on Learning
Our curriculum is based on active learning with a focus on problem-based learning. We research local, regional, and state-level environmental problems.
Caring Faculty
Most of our faculty have extensive private and/or public sector experience prior to entering academia and retain the practical, applied problem-solving perspective.
More Information
Environmental Science at USM
Students and faculty discuss the Environmental Planning & Policy and Environmental Science majors, which provide the skills to protect the earth’s resources.
A Student's Perspective
Monique Lefebvre speaks about her experience as an Environmental Science & Policy major at USM
Accelerated Graduate Pathway to a Master's in Policy, Planning, and Management
Undergraduate students majoring in Environmental Planning and Policy may be eligible to begin taking graduate-level courses toward their MPPM.
News
USM's Robert Sanford appointed to Maine Board of Environmental Protection
USM's Theo Willis talks wildlife reemergence with American Journal
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USM professor, alumnus interviewed for WGME aquaponics feature
Environmental Science professor publishes third book on energy
