The MES Program offers a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of the environment bringing together researchers and practitioners in the physical, biological, and social sciences with professionals in planning, business, and law to address myriad problems affecting the environment today. This multi-disciplinary approach provides graduates with the breadth of knowledge necessary to address the complex nature of the environment as well as the depth of specific expertise in fields such as resource management, policy, and the urban environment. A deeper understanding of landscape design as it pertains to natural resource use, environmental policy and regulation, and urban planning will further enhance the depth of this understanding for professionals in these fields.
With exposure to earth sciences, policy, and other relevant disciplines, the dual program serves as a valuable complement to the Master of Landscape Architecture education. Graduates from this dual degree program are
candidates for positions in nonprofit, private consulting, and government organizations. Additionally, the multi-disciplinary nature of the MES degree exposes Master of Landscape Architecture students to faculty and students with similar interests in environmentally related topics throughout the Penn community.
