International Environmental Policy: An Introduction

Course Description

This course will serve as an introduction to the origins of the international community’s focus on environmental issues, as well as a study of the issues and challenges faced by the nations of the world in the present time. The diverse methods used by countries to address different issues will be examined and analyzed for their effectiveness and lasting impact. Issues such as climate change, relocation, population issues (relating to both increases and decreases), environmental rights, and the ozone layer will be among those explored, with attention as well to the efforts of non-governmental organizations in developing solutions.

A significant portion of the course will focus on how regional associations of nations (European Union, Organization of American States, etc.) address continent-specific challenges on a unified basis, with particular case studies of leading nations in each instance that are using innovative techniques to seek solutions beneficial to the people of their nation and region.

Academic Interest

Law and Politics, Examining Culture and Society, Social Sciences (e.g., history, psychology, sociology)

Application Materials

A complete application includes a transcript, two short essays, a letter of recommendation, writing sample, application fee, and a submitted parent confirmation. If you are seeking need-based financial aid, you must indicate that in your application before it is submitted. Please refer to the Application Instructions for complete details.

Instructor(s)

Ray Lodato

Cost

$4,980