Environmental Humanities MA at University of Utah

    Environmental Humanities MA at University of Utah

    Environmental Humanities MA at University of Utah

    University of Utah offers the Master of Environmental Humanities MA as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Salt Lake City, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for environmental humanities ma and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.

    About Environmental Humanities MA


    Why Study the Environmental Humanities?

    Environmental Humanities is a two-year degree training the next generation of environmental leaders and thinkers. This fully-funded masters program positions students to study climatechange, resilience, advocacy and other interestsinpreparation for changing the world. We encourage creative and scholarly exchanges toward new forms of environmental leadership and environmental justice.

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    1. Mellon Community Fellows Presentation

      Join the Environmental Humanities Graduate Program for a presentation from the Mellon Community Fellows on their work to further environmental justice. Doug Sam and Riley Sayers will discuss their local community partnerships and the ways they use humanities tools to further environmental justice. This fellowship and our program's efforts to further environmental justice is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

    2. Community Engagement Spotlight: Sam Nelson

      Sam Nelson is currently the Environmental Education Intern with Tree Utah. He is working with local schools to help students learn about plants in their community through creative writing and interdisciplinary, place-based curriculum. As an EH student, Sam seeks to fuse his interests in writing, education, and plant ecology to help children build stronger relationships to land in their communities. He is particularly interested in storytelling from plant perspectives.

    3. Alumni Spotlight: Kailey Kornhauser

      Kailey Kornhauser has taken on many roles since graduating from the Environmental Humanities Program in 2017: facilitator, policy analyst, planning commissioner, PhD student, and advocate for body size inclusion in the cycling world. She is currently a PhD candidate in Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University. She is interested in collaborative forest governance and public engagement on National Forest Lands in Oregon.

    4. Faculty Feature: Katharina Gerstenberger

      Katharina Gerstenberger is Professor of German in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Utah. She served as the interim director of the Environmental Humanities Program for the 2020-2021 academic year. She also served as department chair for World Languages and Culture from 2012-2018. Katharina was the 2019-2021 Environmental Humanities Research Professor, and she is currently a Virgil C. Aldrich Faculty Fellow with the Tanner Humanities Center. She is researching and working on a book about nuclear narratives.


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    Utah Award in the Environmental Humanities

    The Utah Award in the Environmental Humanities celebrates environmental leadership and expression. It honors those who
    solve the planets environmental problems using the tools of the humanities, such as creative expression,
    scholarly research, popular art forms and advocacy.

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    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Environmental Humanities MA at University of Utah

    Entry Requirements

    All graduate applicants to the University of Utah must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements:

    - A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university. The Office of Admissions will determine if an applicant’s degree meets the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized Bachelor's degree.

    - At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution.

    - Meet the academic department’s admission standards and receive a recommendation for admission to their program.

    English Program Requirements

    You can use this chart as a reference to help you understand the ways you can most effectively provide proof of English proficiency based on the type of application you are submitting.

    Please note: Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees must be earned from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university and be completed within two years of submitting your application and paying the application fee.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Environmental Humanities MA at University of Utah

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    How to Apply for Environmental Humanities MA at University of Utah


    • Apply

      Graduate applicants access the online application directly through their department’s website.

    • Pay the Application Fee

      - The non-refundable graduate application fee for applicants is $55. Applications submitted after the application deadline will incur an additional $30 late fee, even if an academic department has a later deadline. Applications are not complete until the application fee has been paid. Please do not send cash.

      - Some academic programs cover the cost (or the partial cost) of the application fee for their applicants. Please check the department’s website to determine the exact application fee. McNair Scholars are eligible to have their application fee waived, but they must upload proof of status to the online graduate application.

       

    • Upload all required documents

      - Applicants must upload a copy of all post-secondary transcripts to their application. These transcripts will be used as working copies during the admissions evaluation process. Failure to list all schools previously attended or making false or misleading statements on the application may result in cancellation of admission status and/or loss of credit.

      - Transcripts for all post-secondary schools attended.

      - In addition to academic transcripts, applicants must upload any additional documents required by the academic department/program. Examples of items frequently requested by departments include:

      1. Letters of Recommendation
      2. Statement of Purpose
      3. Resume/CV
      4. Test Scores, such as the GRE or GMAT.

      - The University of Utah ETS code is 4853. The Office of Admissions does not have a department code. Departments may require test scores sent directly to their department code. Please check the department's website for additional information.

      - Unofficial transcripts are acceptable to complete the admissions application and can be scanned or e-mailed directly to [email protected].

      - Before starting classes at the University of Utah, students must submit an official copy of their post secondary school transcript and proof of graduation directly to the Office of Admissions.

      - Official printed transcripts can be dropped off in a closed envelope sealed with adhesive at the International Admissions service window in the Student Services Building (SSB) or mailed to:

                   The University of Utah
                   Office of Admissions
                   201 South 1460 East, Room 250s
                   Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA

      *Please do not send official transcripts via email or fax as they will not be accepted as official.

      - If your school uses the following electronic transcript services they will be considered official:

      - Credentials Solutions
      - Parchment/Naviance
      - National Student Clearing House
      - eScrip-Safe

      *When requesting your transcripts using any of these services please use this email [email protected].

    • Complete and Submit the Application

      The University of Utah will evaluate an application only after we receive all required fees and documents, including transcripts and proof of English proficiency. All documents submitted to the University of Utah become its property and will not be released to students or other institutions.

    • Track Your Application Status

      Your application will be evaluated once we receive a completed application, application fee, and all required documentation. The status of your application can be tracked here.

      Please allow 7-10 business days for the online tracker to reflect newly received materials.

       

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