Join a fully-funded masters program. Become an environmental leader, community engaged learner, advocate for environmental justice. Study environmental literature, history, communication, and more.
Deadline:
January 10, 2022 for Fall 2022 cohort
Contact:
Dr. Jeffrey McCarthy
j.mccarthy@utah.edu
801-585-7052
Our Program and the University of Utah are committed to a multicultural, inclusive environment. We welcome your inquiries, and application for the Fall 2022 term. Deadline is January 10, 2022.
A few key points about the Environmental Humanities master’s degree at Utah:
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We were honored recently with a significant grant from the Andrew D. Mellon Foundation in support of community outreach and environmental justice work that supports two $25,000 graduate fellowships and community-engaged research opportunities.
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We are committed to diversifying the environmental community and have additional funding opportunities for historically excluded applicants.
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Our two-year program offers a Master of Arts track and a Master of Science track.
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EH graduate students receive an annual stipend of more than $17,600, a full tuition waiver, and subsidized health, dental and vision insurance.
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Student coursework culminates in a final project or thesis of the student’s own design.
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As part of their financial support, students may teach, or work for campus organizations such as the University of Utah Press, Office of Sustainability, American West Center and Tanner Humanities Center.
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Students receive faculty mentorship at all stages of the program. We foreground career advising, assisting students with job placement, and applications to strong Ph.D. and professional programs.
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Climate change and environmental justice are woven into our coursework, visiting speakers and summer research grants.
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Our tight-knit student cohorts work with distinguished University of Utah faculty from English, Philosophy, History, Communication, Art, Sociology, Ethnic and Gender Studies, and the Global Change & Sustainability Center.
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Interested students may receive summer funding for research projects, community internships and creative writing.
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We host an orientation and several classes at our West Yellowstone ranch beside the 65,000-acre Red Rocks Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and at Bonderman Field Station at Rio Mesa.
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Students have office and community space in our historic building, itself walking distance to wilderness areas, open space and urban development.
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Salt Lake is a thriving capital city with opportunities for internships, jobs, community connection and service.
