Programs at Tufts

The Environmental Studies Program at Tufts University is a multidisciplinary program created to promote the study of our natural surroundings, designs that help minimize degradation of those surroundings, and the social and political tools needed to preserve and improve the environment. The program provides training in social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and humanities. Founded in 1984, the Tufts Environmental Studies program was one of the first multidisciplinary environmental programs in the United States. For ten years our students and alumni have been effective advocates for the environment in medicine, law, finance, industry, government, and various academic fields. Environmental Studies is offered as a second major in conjunction with any departmental major in the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering.
 
The Tufts University Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning is a graduate program dedicated to producing leaders that will contribute to the development of just and sustainable communities. The program offers two degrees in public policy and planning. Students can study for a Master of Arts in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, or a Master of Public Policy degree. The MA degree is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board and offers students the chance to study a eide range of policy and planning issues built around a framework of core values and competencies.
 
The Tufts University Water: Systems, Science, and Society (WSSS) program provides the interdisciplinary perspectives and tools crucial to managing water-related problems. To participate in the program, students must enroll in one of one of Tufts six participating schools, the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, the Medical School, the Friedman School of Nutrition Science, or the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. WSSS students work in one of six research areas on interdisciplinary, problem-focused projects, and take courses in four areas. Upon completion of the program, students will receive a Certificate in Water: Systems, Science, and Society, in addition to their applicable graduate degree.
 
Founded in 1983, the Tufts Center for Animals and Public Policy investigates the ethical, legal, social, scientific, and policy dimensions of human-animal studies. The center is grounded on the idea that animals matter in and of themselves, that human and animal well being are linked, and that both are improved from an understanding of their interactions.  In addition to providing an ethics and values curriculum for the Cummings School, the Center for Animals and Public Policy offers a Master of Science in Animals and Public Policy. Students in the program are immersed in the history, philosophy, theories, methods, and policy dimensions of human-animal studies.
 
The Agriculture, Food, and Environment Program, based within the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, fuses the disciplines of nutrition, agricultural science, environmental studies, and public policy in one academic environment. The program offers two graduate degrees to students. The Master of Science degree includes core courses in nutrition science, food and environmental policy, and research skills. The Doctor of Philosophy is designed to help students become proficient in study design and presentation, and understand the relationships connecting agriculture and the environment. In addition to offering degree programs, the program offers opportunities for placement in internships, community service, and relevant research.
 
Established in 1990, the Tufts Center for International Environment and Resource Policy (CIERP), based at the Fletcher School, integrates environmental science and engineering with economics, law, and policy. The center works to educate students in the complex nature of formulating effective environmental strategies and solutions, preparing them for work in intergovernmental organizations, multinational corporations, and NGOs.  CIERP offers several opportunities for students to engage in a number of initiatives, including participating in a number of student-run environmental organizations, internships, jobs, and fellowships.
 
Founded in 1936, the Tufts University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering gives students the opportunity to work with world-renowned faculty toward a well-respected degree. Students study in cutting-edge laboratory facilities in a collaborative environment to gain the tools necessary to successfully tackle the problems of today and tomorrow. The department offers undergraduates highly regarded degrees in civil and environmental engineering accredited by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology. Furthermore, students gain access to a number of engineering resources and industry contacts offered by the department.