Education

We educate, empower and network diverse leaders across disciplines to lead environmental reform and impact environmental sustainability measures for the common good. Our institute will go beyond the classroom to create hands-on learning experiences at all levels through academics, internships and externships, and affiliations with organizations in Washington, D.C.

Joint Degree Programs

The Earth Commons aims to offer interdisciplinary courses, degrees and leadership experiences that empower people to be good stewards of our common home. We are proud to offer our joint first degree with McDonough School of Business and the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

MS in Environment and Sustainability Management

The Earth Commons along with the McDonough School of Business and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is now offering a joint degree that blends scientific knowledge with business principles.

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MS in Environment & International Affairs

This interdisciplinary degree from the Earth Commons and the Walsh School of Foreign Service’s Science, Technology, and International Affairs program meets the growing demand for environmental science and policy expertise to address the most pressing global environmental issues of our time.

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Degrees in Development

Joint Environment & Sustainability Program

A new proposed degree concept from the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences and the Earth Commons

Learn more about the planned degree