Justice Brandeis Programs
In addition to the many approved study abroad programs, ENVS majors/ minors should look into one of the Justice Brandeis Semester options available for credit.
1. Environmental Health & Justice (Lasst run in fall 2011)
2. Environmental Field Semester (Last run in fall 2010)
Study Abroad
The Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
There are many wonderful options all over the world for students interested in Environmental Studies to study abroad. This page contains information that will assist students in the Environmental Studies Program in determining how to integrate study abroad into their Brandeis careers.
Generally, students who study abroad should have no difficulty completing the Environmental Studies major or minor.
Guidelines/ FAQs
1. How do I choose a program?
Individual programs differ in their emphasis and features. The list of Brandeis approved programs differ in their focus on research, time spent in the classroom, amount of travel, extent of involvement in the local community, and required language skills. In addition, some programs focus more on environmental science (e.g., ecology and conservation biology) while others focus more on the social aspects of environmental studies. The Environmental Studies faculty, the Study Abroad office and students who have participated in program can all give you valuable information to help you determine which program is best for you.
It's best to select a program based on your individual goals with consistently high ratings and feedback from students, faculty and the Study Abroad Office. A list of programs based on their individual focus is listed below in the next section.
2. How many credits will I receive for my study abroad or away experience?
For the purposes of completing an Environmental Studies major or minor, the Environmental Studies faculty [Study Abroad Liaison] will decide how many of your study abroad courses can be counted, and how they will be applied. Note that in general you cannot substitute your study abroad experience or classes to fulfill any of the 3 core Environmental Studies major requirements: Fundamentals of Environmental Challenges - ENVS2a, the Environmental Internship - ENVS 89a, or the GIS requirement. You can also discuss this with the Study Abroad Liaison.
3. Can I participate in a Study Abroad program if I am pre-med and/or a science major?
Many pre-professional and science majors, with careful planning, manage to fit in a semester or a year of study abroad during their four years at Brandeis University. Summer study abroad programs also offer a great way to gain cross-cultural skills and improve one's foreign language abilities.
Sample of Approved Programs with Environmental Studies Course Work
Visit the Brandeis Approved Study Abroad and JBS Programs for a list of opportunities in Environmental Studies
Note that students may study abroad and ALSO participate in the JBS Environmental Field Semester and/or Environmental Health and Justice JBS.
Study Abroad Liaison
To assist students with their academic choices abroad and to help answer any questions about receiving major/ minor credit while abroad, each academic department and program has assigned a faculty member to serve as the Study Abroad Liaison. Environmental Studies majors and minors who plan to study abroad should meet with the study abroad liaison to review their options before they go abroad, and again once they have returned from study abroad to ensure appropriate credit.The liaison for Environmental Studies is Prof. Laura Goldin.
Receiving Credit in Environmental Studies
Students wishing to receive major or minor credit in Environmental Studies for work done off campus during the academic year must make an appointment to meet with the Study Abroad Liaison when they return. Please make sure to bring the Petition for Major/ Minor Transfer Credit (TC03) form, filled out accordingly, along with the necessary paperwork.
Funding
The Office of Study Abroad has information on both Brandeis-based and national scholarships for study.