The curriculum offers a choice among three general tracks. The
European Environment and Geography and the European Culture tracks reflect
orientations to inquiry that have traditionally been associated with
the (natural and social) sciences and the humanities, respectively. The
European Politics, Economics, and Society track emphasizes
interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary public issues.
Students with interests in the evolution, transformation, or management
of Europe's physical environments or the role of science and technology
in European affairs should choose the European Environment and
Geography track. Within this track it is possible to choose
either an earth and atmospheric science focus or a
bioscience-ecological (including human ecological) science focus.
Students with interests in the development of distinctive European
ideas, identities, and cultural achievements should choose the European
Culture tract. Within this track it is possible to specialize in the
study of belief systems or creative expression and communication
systems. Students with interests in contemporary processes of European
social, political, and economic restructuring should choose the
Politics, Economics, and Society track. Within this track it is
possible to specialize in sociological, anthropological, economic,
political, institutional, and spatial dimensions of contemporary change
in the context of an expanding Europe and its evolving role in global
affairs.
