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Joan Nassauer Read More NASA Helps National Parks Track Impact of Noise, Lighting on Wildlife Assistant Prof. Neil Carter in nasa feature: Read More New Research Shows a Glaring Lack of Transparency in Environmental Organizations Prof. taylor in journal article in sustainability: APPLY TO SEAS NOW Priority Deadline for MS and MLA programs: Dec. 15th Read More Detroit's unofficial pathways could play important role in land redevelopment Visible from outer space, Degrees Master of Science MS students gain a common foundation in ecological science, environmental governance, and integrated assessment via three core courses before specializing in one or more of the following fields of study: Behavior, Education, and Communication , Conservation Ecology , Environmental Informatics , Environmental Justice , Environmental Policy and Planning , Sustainable Systems . Master of Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture students synthesize information about ecological processes, human behavior, institutions, and urban patterns to create landscapes that work aesthetically, ecologically, socially, and economically. The three-year accredited program is for those new to landscape architecture, and the two-year accredited program is for those who already have an accredited undergraduate degree in landscape architecture or a closely related field. PhD SEAS offers a PhD in Natural Resources and Environment. This research-based curriculum supports the pursuit of either a highly focused course of study or one that broadly addresses complex, interdisciplinary issues. The program has two primary tracks: Resource Ecology Management (with an ecology and science focus) and Resource Policy and Behavior (with a social science focus). Graduate Certificate Programs Graduate certificate programs allow students to integrate multiple fields of interest and hone a specialized skill set to complement their master's degree. SEAS offers four graduate certificates: Environmental Justice, Industrial Ecology, Spatial Analysis, and Sustainability. Dual-Degree Programs The SEAS interdisciplinary focus can be extended even further through the pursuit of a dual-degree. Each natural resources and environment field of study provides an excellent foundation for earning a dual-degree. The school offers formal dual-degree programs with Engineering , Business , Urban Planning , and Law , as well as a multitude of possible self-initiated dual-degrees. Why SEAS? Explore our virtual viewbook. 2019 Admission Dates PhD (Application fee waived) December 15, 2019 : Application Closes Masters (Application fee waived) December 15, 2019 : Priority Deadline January 15, 2020 : Funding Consideration Deadline April 30, 2020 : Application Closes HOW TO APPLY Contact Admissions For additional information, please use the form below or mail us at seas-admissions@umich.edu Inquiry Form Upcoming SEAS Events February 27, 2020 Brent Heard's Dissertation Defense Assessing the Sustainability Implications of Expansions and Innovations in Refrigerated Food Supply... March 9, 2020 Women in Climate Justice and Decolonization A panel of scholars, activists, and professionals in the Climate Justice movement share their... Repeats every week every Tuesday 14 times except Tue Mar 03 2020. January 14, 2020 , January 21, 2020 , January 28, 2020 , February 4, 2020 , February 11, 2020 , February 18, 2020 , February 25, 2020 , March 10, 2020 , March 17, 2020 , March 24, 2020 , March 31, 2020 , April 7, 2020 , April 14, 2020 , April 21, 2020 Food Literacy for All 2020! Food Literacy for All starts again in January! We have an amazing lineup of speakers every Tuesday... More events ... Tweets by SEAS Meet the Students Meet the Faculty The faculty of the School for Environment and Sustainability represents the wide range of environmental specialties that comprise the school's comprehensive, interdisciplinary graduate curriculum. SEAS professors are engaged in environment and sustainability research at the highest levels and are personally invested in students' success. Click on any of the profiles below to view details. Sara Ana Adlerstein Gonzalez Associate Research Scientist Conservation Ecology , Water , Conservation & Restoration Victoria Campbell-Arvai Assistant Research Scientist Behavior, Education and Communication , Environmental Policy and Planning , Conservation & Restoration Steven L. Yaffee Professor Behavior, Education and Communication , Conservation Ecology , Environmental Policy and Planning Karen Alofs Assistant Professor Conservation Ecology , Water , Conservation & Restoration Johannes Foufopoulos Associate Professor Conservation Ecology , Conservation & Restoration Stella Cousins Research Scientist Conservation Ecology Rebecca D. Hardin Associate Professor Behavior, Education and Communication , Environmental Justice , Conservation & Restoration Stan Jones Associate Professor Landscape Architecture Sara Hughes Assistant Professor Climate and Energy , Water , Cities, the Built Environment, and Mobility Derek Van Berkel Assistant Professor Environmental Informatics , Landscape Architecture , Conservation & Restoration Thomas Lyon Dow Professor of Sustainable Science, Technology, and Commerce Environmental Policy and Planning , Sustainable Systems Allen Burton Professor Conservation Ecology SEAS Mission The School for Environment and Sustainability's overarching objective is to contribute to the protection of the Earth's resources and the achievement of a sustainable society. Through research, teaching and outreach, faculty, staff and students are devoted to generating knowledge and developing policies, techniques and skills to help practitioners manage and conserve natural and environmental resources to meet the full range of human needs on a sustainable basis. Contact ...