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Available Emphasis Areas: Climate and Environmental Change – Emphasis; Earth and Planetary Systems – Emphasis; Engineering Sustainable Systems – Emphasis.

This Doctoral program will prepare you to be part of a growing industry of leaders, scientists, and engineers addressing issues of climate change, water scarcity, natural resource demand, and environmental sustainability in the Southwest, United States, and the global community.

Careers

Earth and environmental sciences and their engineering and policy applications are at the forefront of critical issues facing society in the coming decades. Climate change, water scarcity, the growing demand on natural resources, and environmental sustainability are all challenges for the Southwest, the United States, and the global community.

In this program, you'll join a new generation of leaders, scientists, and engineers who will be uniquely trained to tackle these pressing problems. The goal of this degree is to foster integrative and transformative research that lies between the traditional science and environmental engineering sub-disciplines. You will take classes in environmental policy, in-depth seminars in research, an individualized group of classes specific to your emphasis, and classes to help you attain your individual career goals.

Career opportunities that might be pursued:

• Research scientist
• Post-secondary educator
• Environmental consultancy supervisor
• Environmental policy specialist
• Resource management supervisor
• Non-governmental organization leader

• Climate and Environmental Change
• Earth and Planetary Systems
• Engineering Sustainable Systems