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1. What is the value of the MAIEP degree? Why do people select this degree instead of the MAIPS?
The three specialized degrees are designed for those students who have conducted significant research into a career field, and have come to recognize that they require specific skills and knowledge to be more career marketable.
For the MAIEP, we have designed the curriculum to address these areas. Professionals in the environmental community, be it public, private, or nonprofit, need to have a proven background in environmental impact assessment, data analysis, analytical skills, an ability to write in very specific policy-oriented manners, and a range of additional issues based on the environmental needs of their audience. This foundation of core skill-based and issue-based courses are what motivates a select number of our students to choose the MAIEP over the MAIPS degree.
1. When do I register for classes?
Registration for new students takes place during Orientation Week (late August for students admitted in the Fall; late January for students admitted in the Spring), with the assistance of the GSIPS staff. Many of the Orientation sessions are designed to assist students in the course selection process.
1. Why does GSIPS have students work with faculty advisors?
GSIPS faculty are uniquely qualified to assist students, not only in the selection of courses, but guiding students through their career development goals and plans. Students can meet with their advisors on a regular basis, as well as during specific times (such as the pre-registration process for continuing students), to prep their study plan, work on common research topics, seek professional guidance, and a range of other topics.
2. How are advisors assigned?
Advisors are initially assigned following Orientation Week based on your anticipated degree or specialization. Once you become more familiar with the faculty and their areas of expertise, in conjunction with your own developing policy interests, you can change advisors, or even work with multiple advisors.
1. What takes place during Orientation Week?
Orientation Week is designed to introduce new students to the vast array of services available, to evaluate language levels, to meet with faculty in your specific degree, as well introduce you to the Monterey Institute community. There are a number of formal and informal meetings, as well as several social events.
1. When may I select classes? How will I know which classes to take?
All students at GSIPS take a series of required "core" courses, usually in their first semester. Upon completing the core, students will then have choices in their areas of direct interest. New students will work with the GSIPS staff during Orientation Week to select these initial classes.
For additional information, please contact:
GSIPS Dean's Office
dean.gsips@miis.edu
831-647-4155
For specific information on professional fields and courses in the MAIEP degree, please contact:
Jason Scorse, Assistant Professor
jason.scorse@miis.edu
831-647-3548
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