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School of Climate, Environment, and Society

Climate and Society, M.S.

Overview

The Master of Science in Climate and Society is an interdisciplinary degree that will equip you to lead the response to the pressing challenges of climate change. You’ll learn how to collaborate with frontline communities to develop equitable and just solutions and implement change locally, and around the world.

Florencia Sangermano conducting remote sensing research in Brazil

Prepare to lead climate change mitigation and adaptation

The program delivers foundational knowledge in the science of climate change and its social and economic dimensions. Students acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to become effective practitioners in the fields of climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, and climate change advocacy and activism.

STEM-designated program

Graduates with a STEM-designated degree may be eligible to work in the U.S. for up to 36 months on Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Professor Yelena Ogneva-Himmelberger (second from right) is working with M.S.-GIS students Mónica Muñoz Miranda, Milagros Becerra Zambrano, Xiao Han, and Tevita Soqo to integrate geospatial and satellite data into a online atlas that will allow policymakers and residents of drought-stricken and water-scarce communities to better visualize their future under climate change.

Professor Yelena Ogneva-Himmelberger works with M.S. students Mónica Muñoz Miranda, Milagros Becerra Zambrano, Xiao Han, and Tevita Soqo to integrate geospatial and satellite data into a online atlas that will allow policymakers and residents of water-scarce communities to better visualize future climate change.

Why choose climate, environment, and society at Clark?

Interdisciplinary study: The program integrates courses from Economics, Geography, and Sustainability and Social Justice, providing a holistic understanding of climate issues.
Focus on social equity and justice: Learning is focused on equitable and just solutions to climate challenges.
Expert faculty: Learn from leading experts and practitioners in climate science, policy, and social justice.
Hands-on experience: Engage in experiential learning through local and global internships and community-based projects.
Career support: Dedicated career support professionals support our students and deliver resources, advising, and networking for high-impact career development.