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| University of Delaware Center for Energy and Environmental Policy College of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy Graham Hall Newark, DE 19716 Program Link: http://www.udel.edu/ceep |
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Professor John M. Byrne, Director |
The Center for Energy and Environmental Policy (CEEP) supports master's and doctoral study in the College of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy at the University of Delaware. Research and instruction in areas of energy and environmental policy has been supported through CEEP and its predecessor since 1980. In 1993, CEEP was provided a development grant to support the expansion of Center academic and research programs into the areas of environmental justice and sustainable development. In 1997, the University of Delaware created two new degrees in CEEP: the Master of Environmental and Energy Policy (MEEP) and the Ph.D. in Environmental and Energy Policy (Ph.D.-EEP).
Currently, CEEP supports four graduate degrees: in addition to the MEEP and Ph.D.-EEP degrees, it offers an MA in Urban Affairs and Public Policy with a Concentration in Energy and Environmental Policy and a Ph.D. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy with a Concentration in Technology, Environment, and Society. The latter degrees are well-established and highly-ranked among U.S. programs of graduate study in urban affairs and public policy. CEEP is the principal academic and research unit for graduate study in the areas of energy and environmental policy at the University of Delaware. Over 60 students from 18 countries pursue programs of study and research with CEEP faculty. The Center supports interdisciplinary and collaborative research and graduate studies in the fields of energy and environmental policy; technology, environment, and society; political economy of energy and environment; and sustainable development. Center research and teaching is informed by theories and concepts drawn from the fields of political economy and science, technology and society.
Collaborative research study and exchange agreements have been established with the Institute of Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Science (China), Center for Environmental Science, Beijing University (China), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (India), India Renewable Energy Development Agency (India), Prayas (environmental NGO, India), Tata Energy Research Institute (India), Citizens Nuclear Information Center (Japan), Environmental Planning Institute, Seoul National University (Korea), Korea Energy Economics Institute (Korea), Environmental Economics Program, Kyungpuk National University (Korea), Citizens' Institute for Environmental Studies, Korean Federation for Environmental Movement (environmental NGO, Korea), Department of Land Economics, National Chengchi University (Taiwan), Center for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University (Nigeria), Helsinki University of Technology (Finland), Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland), Planning Centre, University of Strathclyde (Scotland), and the University of Reading (England).
The Center is composed of an internationally diverse faculty and graduate
student body with backgrounds in a variety of disciplines including
political science, economics, sociology, geography, philosophy, urban
planning, environmental studies, history, and engineering.
M.A. -- Concentration in Energy and Environmental Policy
MEEP -- Environmental and Energy Policy
Ph.D. -- Concentration in Technology, Environment and Society
Ph.D./EEP -- Environmental and Energy Policy
CEEP offers master's and doctoral programs of study through the College
of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy. The master's programs
are designed to attract students who are interested in pursuing policy
analysis and planning-related careers. The Ph.D. programs offer research-oriented,
interdisciplinary degrees intended for students who have completed master's-level
work. Areas of CEEP concentration for all four degrees are comparative
energy and environmental policy; sustainable development; political
economy of energy, environment, and development; environmental justice;
conservation and renewable energy policy; integrated resource planning;
and technology, environment, and society. Full-time master's students
take approximately two years to complete the program; doctoral students
usually require 4-5 years.
For the MEEP and the M.A. concentration in Energy and Environmental
Policy, successful candidates for admission must have an undergraduate
GPA above 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). A combined GRE score above 1100 (math
and verbal portions) is normally expected. Admission to the Ph.D./EEP
and the Ph.D. specialization in Technology, Environment and Society
requires a master's degree with at least a 3.5 GPA. A combined GRE score
above 1150 (math and verbal portions) is normally expected. Complete
applications for four graduate programs contain three letters of recommendation,
a 1,000-word statement of the applicant's research interest, academic
transcript(s), and GRE scores. For students whose first language is
not English, a demonstrated proficiency in English is required. This
may be judged on the basis of a TOEFL score. Competitive applicants
normally have TOEFL scores above 550 for the two master's programs and
600 for the two Ph.D. programs. Most students are admitted for the fall
semester. A completed admission application and all credentials should
be submitted by March 1 to guarantee consideration for financial aid.
CEEP supports four graduate programs in the energy and environmental policy field. The M.A. Concentration in Energy and Environmental Policy includes 36 credit hours of graduate work, of which 15 are in the core curriculum and 21 are in the area of concentration. The Ph.D. Concentration in Technology, Environment and Society (Ph.D./TES) has three components: a 15-credit-hour core curriculum, the development of a research area and the dissertation proposal involving at least 27 credit hours; and the writing of the dissertation. Both programs of study lead to degrees in urban affairs and public policy and are intended for individuals who wish to study in the general area of public policy with a focus on energy and environmental issues.
The 36-credit Master of Environmental and Energy Policy (MEEP) has
21 credits of core requirements (including a three-credit science and
engineering requirement) and 15 credits of specialization work. The
Ph.D. in Environmental and Energy Policy (Ph.D./EEP) has 21 credits
of core requirements (including a three-credit science and engineering
requirement), the development of a research area and the dissertation
proposal involving at least 24 credit hours; and the writing of the
dissertation. These degrees are intended for individuals who wish to
specialize in the field of energy and environmental policy. A three-credit
science, engineering and public policy proficiency is required in these
degrees.
Typically, CEEP sponsors 25-30 full-time students for study in the master's
programs, and 30-35 students for study in the Ph.D. program. CEEP students
come from different academic backgrounds and cultural experiences. A
profile of students who enter both programs shows that typically 50
percent are women, 30 percent are international students, and 12 percent
are U.S. students of color. Students currently enrolled come from Australia,
Barbados, Costa Rica, China, Germany, Ghana, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia,
Nigeria, Norway, the Philippines, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zambia,
as well as the United States.
There are currently three full-time core faculty and six affiliated
faculty with the Center for Energy & Environmental Policy as well as
several adjunct and research faculty. Their research interests include
technology and society; energy, environment, and development; political
economy; environmental planning; philosophy of science; energy and environmental
policy; research methods; integrated resource planning; and economic analysis.
The master's programs prepare students for careers in energy and environmental affairs as policy analysts, planners, and researchers. Positions held by recent graduates include: Environmental Policy Intern, World Bank; Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senate; Program Analyst, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (U.S.); Manager of Environmental Affairs, Highway Users Foundation; International Program Manager, American Council for an Energy-Efficiency Economy; Policy Analyst, Northeast-Midwest Institute (U.S.); and Regulatory Analyst, Maryland Public Service Commission.
The Ph.D. programs prepare graduates for research-oriented careers in academia, research agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Graduates of the Ph.D. program typically accept positions with accredited universities and/or public sector organizations throughout the United States and around the world. Recent graduates hold positions with the following organizations: Director, Environmental Studies Program, University of St. Thomas (U.S.); Energy Economist, World Bank; Research Director, Fundacion Neotropica (Costa Rica); Senior Researcher, Korea Energy Economics Institute; Environmental Scientist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Policy Analyst, U.S. General Accounting Office; Professor, Public Policy, Yonsei University (Korea); Director, Research Institute for Energy, Environment, and Economy, Kyungpuk National University (Korea); Professor, Technology Management, Lincoln University (U.S.); Associate Professor, Land Economics, National Chengchi University (Taiwan); Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies, Florida International University (U.S.).
Graduate tuition is typically $11,500 per year for full-time non-resident graduate students. Full-time matriculated students are automatically assessed non-refundable fees for health and for student-sponsored activities.
Nearly three-quarters of CEEP graduate students receive financial awards. University and minority fellowships, tuition scholarships, and research assistantships are awarded on the basis of merit. Most students who receive support are on research assistantships. Awards are made only to full-time students in good academic standing. It is current CEEP policy that students admitted to the Ph.D. programs in research areas related to ongoing Center activity are awarded full assistantships covering tuition and stipend. Funding may be provided for four years, depending upon academic performance. Students admitted to the master's programs may receive research assistantships for up to two years, although master's students typically self-fund their first year of study.
Research opportunities for students include participation in projects such as the socioeconomic impacts of global climate change, economic and environmental evaluation of solar energy options (especially photovoltaic technology), brownfields and issues of environmental justice, impacts of the Clean Air Act of 1992, development of a sustainability index, sustainable urban development strategies, energy and poverty issues, integrated resource planning and demand-side management in developing countries, the politics and economics of disasters, water conservation planning and policy, and watershed management strategies.
University libraries contain over 2 million books and journals and serve as a depository library for U.S. government publications. The University maintains a computerized on-line catalog, accessible via a campus computer network, Internet, and telephone and computer modem from anywhere in the world. The University’s computing services include microcomputer laboratories, UNIX multi-workstation and time-sharing facilities, and an IBM vector processing time-sharing device.
