Environment & Society

Faculty and students in the School of Earth & Sustainability at Northern Arizona University conduct social science research and interdisciplinary collaborative research involving the natural and social sciences. Most research projects focus on applying knowledge to shape natural resource management and socio-economic policies in ways that will improve ecological and social well-being. Graduate students can conduct research in this theme through the Master’s in Environmental Science & Policy or the Environment & Society emphasis area of the PhD in Earth Sciences & Environmental Sustainability. These programs provide opportunities for training in social science and interdisciplinary research, collaboration with government and non-governmental organizations, and the application of research findings to guide decision-making. This social science emphasis of the PhD program also involves the application of political and social theory to better understand and address environmental challenges.

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