PhD Requirements
Ph.D. Requirements |
Courses of StudyStudents with research interests in Environmental Management may pursue a Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University in an appropriate related discipline. An individualized interdisciplinary program can be arranged in Environmental Management through admission to the School of Engineering. Contact Professor James Clarke for more details. Requirements for an Interdisiplinary PhD. Students with research interests in Environmental Management are expected to complete a core curriculum of 16 courses that provide a foundation in law, engineering, management, and public policy. Total course requirements are 36 hours at a minimum. In most cases, students entering with a Master's degree will be able to transfer and/or place out of a significant number of these courses. Additionally, the faculty advisory committee may adjust this list based on the interests and needs of individual students, current course offerings, and alternatives that fulfill the same basic purpose. The dissertation requirement consists of conducting environmental management/science research and preparing three separate manuscripts, each suitable for publication in a respected peer-reviewed journal. Required courses:
Environmental Assessment (ENVE 264) Reliability and Risk Case Studies (CE 290) Safety, Security, and Environmental Risk Management (ENVE 296) Environmental Law (LAW 732) Other courses can be determined by individual students in conjunction with his/her advisor and based on the determined program of study. |