Education: Welcome
Education at the Earth Institute, Columbia University, covers an array of opportunities, from undergraduate to graduate options of study and student programs. Currently there are over 24 academic programs affiliated with the Earth Institute that represent one of the largest collections of environmental education programs in the world.
On this page you will find links for all of the educational programs at Columbia University that address environmental and sustainable development issues. Through the directory of courses, you will be able to access information on courses of study. Further information about each program can be obtained from departmental websites. Education Guide
You will also find on this page links to the many other programs that the Office of Academic and Research Programs (OARP) offers students and faculty, including undergraduate research assistantships, internships, career services, faculty support and events.
The OARP also offers a variety of student resources including listings of funding opportunities, student groups and organizations, related coursework, and recent news.
For more information on any of these programs, please contact the OARP at ei-students@ei.columbia.edu or 212.854.3142.
Program Overview
Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Special Concentration in Sustainable Development
B.A. Earth and Environmental Sciences
B.A. Concentration and Post-Baccalaureate – Environmental
Post-Baccalaureate Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology
B.S. Earth and Environmental Engineering
B.A. Environmental Biology (Barnard)
B.A. Environmental Science (Barnard)
B.A. Environmental Policy (Barnard)
Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U)
Master’s Programs
M.A. Conservation Biology
M.A. /M.S. Earth and Environmental Science Journalism
M.S. Earth Resources Engineering
M.A. Climate and Society
M.P.H. Environmental Health Sciences
M.P.A. Environmental Science and Policy
M.P.A. in Development Practice
M.I.A./M.P.A Environmental Policy Studies
M.I.A. /M.P.A. International Energy Management and Policy
Doctoral Programs
Ph.D. Programs in Sustainable Development
Ph.D. Earth and Environmental Engineering
Ph.D. Earth and Environmental Sciences
Ph.D. Atmospheric and Planetary Science (APS)
Ph.D. Environmental Health Sciences
Ph.D. Programs, Department of Ecology Evolution and Environmental Biology (E3B)
Ph.D. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Ph.D. Evolutionary Primatology
Certificate Programs
Environmental Policy Certificate
Conservation Biology Certificate
The Evening Certificate in Conservation Biology for Professionals
Fellowships
The Marie Tharp Visiting Fellowship
Other Graduate Credit-Bearing Programs
Teacher Training Institute
Student Visit to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge