EASYS-MA - Earth Systems (MA)
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Program Overview
The coterminal master’s degree in Earth Systems, Environmental Communication provides the student with enhanced theoretical frameworks, analytical tools, and applied skills in various domains of environmental communication. Specialization is gained through courses, independent project work, and a professional practicum placement supervised by the Earth Systems MA director and an academic co-advisor.
Minimum Units in the Program
Minimum University Units
Unit requirements:
A minimum of 45 units of course work and/or research credit (upon approval).
At least 34 units of the student's course work for the M.A. must be at the 200-level or above. All remaining course work may be at the 100-level or above.
Up to 9 units of independent study are allowed, 3 of which are fulfilled by the required capstone course, Earthsys 294.
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Earthsys 10 may not be counted towards the required 45 units. Students must complete Earthsys 10 before MA degree conferral.
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Complete all seven core courses, for a total of 23 units
Earthsys 290 for 3 units total
Earthsys 291 for 3 units total
Earthsys 292 for 3 units total
Earthsys 293 for 5 units total
Earthsys 294 for 3 units total
Earthsys 295 twice, for 1 unit each time
Earthsys 277C for 4 units OR Earthsys 277M for 4 units
Core courses are intended to give students a solid foundation in environmental communication theory and practice and exposure to the broad range of relevant research and various disciplines, approaches, genres, and expressions in environmental communication.
Course Offerings:
Autumn
Earthsys 290, Earthsys 291, Earthsys 292, Earthsys 293, Earthsys 294, Earthsys 295
Winter
Earthsys 290, Earthsys 293, Earthsys 294, Earthsys 277M
Spring
Earthsys 293, Earthsys 294, Earthsys 295, Earthsys 277C
Complete a minimum of 22 elective units.
All MA students are required to complete a minimum of 5 units of Earth Systems foundational coursework prior to their MA program completion. They may choose from the list of pre-approved courses below. These courses may count towards the required 45 units of the MA, as electives, or may remain in their undergraduate career.
In consultation with the MA director, each student should select a blend of communication-focused courses and courses in environmental science, policy, justice, art, humanities, or other fields. These courses should support the individual student’s goals for the master’s degree.
They must add up to a minimum of 22 units and be approved by the MA director. Environmental Communication students take courses in a wide range of disciplines, including courses offered by Earth Systems (EARTHSYS), the Department of Communication (COMM), the Graduate School of Education (EDUC), the Sustainability Science and Practice Program (SUST), courses in Art Practice (ARTSTUDI), Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS), Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CSRE) and many others.
Elective courses can be selected from virtually any Stanford department or program, pending permission to enroll from the sponsoring department or program and a strong case for including the course in an individual student’s cohesive degree plan.
The Earth Systems MA allows up to 9 units of independent study, 3 of which are fulfilled by the required capstone course, Earthsys 294.
All MA students are required to complete a minimum of 5 units of Earth Systems foundational coursework prior to their MA program completion. They may choose from the list of pre-approved courses below. These courses may count towards the required 45 units of the MA, as electives, or may remain in their undergraduate career.
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