Public History with Master in Environmental Management

Part of: Behavioral & Social Sciences Department, Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability, School of Graduate Studies

Offered as: Accelerated Degree

Degree: Bachelor to Master in Environmental Management

Undergrad Pathway: History

Part of: Behavioral & Social Sciences Department, Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability, School of Graduate Studies

Offered as: Accelerated Degree

Degree: Bachelor to Master in Environmental Management

Undergrad Pathway: History

Turn your passion for the past and the planet into a meaningful career. Learn in the Rocky Mountains while gaining hands-on experience in environmental policy, land stewardship, and sustainability—all grounded in the context of history and cultural preservation.

In this program, you’ll engage in courses such as historical inquiry, public history, and oral history workshop, alongside supporting subjects like cultural anthropology and geographic information systems. These studies are complemented by practical experiences, including internships and fieldwork, allowing you to apply your knowledge in real-world settings. In the graduate phase, you’ll delve into environmental management topics, culminating in a master’s project that serves an environmental organization, integrating public history with environmental stewardship.

Public History; Environmental Management Requirements

Accelerated Degree programs let students earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in less time. After an accelerated undergraduate study, students begin graduate courses, saving time and money. This fast-track option builds skills and experience, helping students start their careers sooner.

Program Requirements Degree Plan

IB Diploma Programme Students, with the opportunity to transfer up to 40 IB Higher Level and Standard Level credits with a score of 4 or higher, the accelerated timeline can become faster, typically two years of undergraduate and two years of graduate coursework.

International Baccalaureate

Once students in the accelerated program complete their undergraduate requirements, including the prescribed coursework, General Education, and electives, they become eligible for their BS degree conferral. At this point, students continue directly into the graduate portion of the Master’s in Environmental Management program and should follow the remaining curriculum outlined in their chosen emphasis area.

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