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Program checklist · PhD

Environmental Science and Public Policy, PhD

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

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Program
Award
PhD
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
CIP
03.0104
Total credits (published)
12-24
Credits (computed from items)
44-68
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232186
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232186_1e7d3ac0
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Doctoral Core

major core · 0 items

    Select at least one course from each of the following categories:

    0 items

      Natural Science

      4 items
      1. EVPP 518
        3
      2. EVPP 527
        3
      3. EVPP 550
        3
      4. EVPP 581
        3

      Policy and Social Science

      3 items
      1. EVPP 530
        3
      2. EVPP 534
        3
      3. EVPP 675
        3

      Methods

      3 items
      1. EVPP 585
        3
      2. EVPP 630
        3
      3. EVPP 651
        3

      Transdisciplinarity and Professionalization

      1 item
      1. EVPP 505
        Selected Topics in Environmental Science
        As published: “Selected Topics in Environmental Science (when the topic is "Career Development for Environmental Scientists")”
        0-4

      Doctoral Seminar

      2 items
      1. EVPP 692
        1
      2. EVPP 991
        Advanced Seminar in Environmental Science
        As published: “Advanced Seminar in Environmental Science (taken at least once)”
        2

      Natural Sciences

      1 item
      1. Select at least 9 credits in biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, geography, or environmental engineering.
        Not resolved to a course
        9

      Public Policy

      1 item
      1. Select at least 9 credits in public affairs, economics, sociology, and/or business.
        Not resolved to a course
        9

      Research Methods and Technology

      1 item
      1. Select at least 3 credits in statistics, remote sensing, geographic information systems, analytical chemistry, molecular biology, modeling, or information technology. Students should carefully choose coursework to ensure they have the necessary skills to support dissertation research.
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Electives

      electives · 1 item
      1. With consideration for the number of credits anticipated for dissertation completion, students work with their advisor to choose electives in order to reach a total of 72 credits.
        Not resolved to a course
        11-23

      Dissertation Research, Dissertation Defense, and Graduation

      3 items
      1. Select 12-24 credits from the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        12-24
      2. EVPP 998
        1-6
      3. EVPP 999
        Doctoral Dissertation Research
        As published: “Doctoral Dissertation Research (at least 6 credits)”
        1-12
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