Duke Environmental Leadership Program

Program Objectives

Upon completion of this program, students will…

• GAIN a unique interdisciplinary perspective of environmental issues, through the broad study of biological, physical and social sciences.

• ASSESS and ENHANCE their leadership skills, building confidence in critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration and conflict resolution.

• DEVELOP strong quantitative skills to better understand, interpret and manage environmental data.

• UNDERSTAND the political, institutional, economic and scientific bases of environmental policymaking and implementation.

• EXPLORE, in depth, an area of the environment that is directly related to their current employment or future direction.