公共事务硕士课程是一个跨学科的专业课程，为学生提供在地方，州或联邦政府，准政府服务或非营利性（包括慈善）领域的职位的准备。它扩大了学生对公务员工作的经济，环境，政治和社会环境的理解。尽管地球似乎是无限的，但几乎每天都提醒我们它是脆弱而有限的。通过在尊重地球极限的同时认识到地球的奇妙之处，我们对环境政策和自然资源管理的关注将帮助您更好地理解和管理环境问题。您在此课程中的学习将把基于技能的公共政策，管理和环境事务课程与精选的环境科学培训相结合。您还将在子学科中开发核心知识领域，例如湖泊和流域管理，森林生态，环
Though the earth may seem limitless, were reminded nearly every day that it is fragile and finite. By recognizing the planet's marvels while respecting its limits, our concentration in Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management will prepare you to better understand and manage environmental problems. Your studies in this concentration will combine skill-based courses in public policy, management, and environmental affairs with select training in the environmental sciences. You will also develop a core area of knowledge in a sub-discipline such as lake and watershed management, forest ecology, environmental chemistry, or hazardous materials.