
University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability
At the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), we’re meeting the future by turning knowledge into impact. Our deeply interdisciplinary environment prepares students to transform the challenges of today into hope and opportunity for tomorrow, while ensuring that equity and justice remain at the core of all that we do.
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (BS)/Bachelor of Arts (BA)
The Program in the Environment (PitE) is a university-wide collaborative undergraduate program overseen by SEAS and the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.
Master of Science (MS)
This professional degree program prepares students for leadership positions in environmental sustainability.
MS Program Specializations:
Behavior, Education and Communication
Ecosystem Science and Management - Conservation Ecology
Geospatial Data Sciences - Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Sustainability and Development
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) Programs:
Students learn the ecological principles of sustainable design and how to employ them in diverse settings.
·Three-year accredited MLA degree
·Two-year program for individuals interested in a second degree in landscape architecture, practicing landscape architects seeking advanced education, and those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree
Dual-Degree Programs
Our formal dual-degree programs with the following disciplines:
·Engineering
·Business
·Urban and Regional Planning
·Public Policy
·Law
Doctoral Programs
SEAS’ doctoral program develops the creative abilities of select exceptional students, training them for independent work that contributes to original research and scholarship at the forefront of their chosen fields.
SEAS offers a PhD in Environment and Sustainability with two primary tracks: Resource Ecology Management, with an ecology and science focus; and Resource Policy and Behavior, with a social science focus.