Core Program
Thanks to a campus-wide commitment to research and teaching on the many facets of environmental problems, the university provides Scripps Fellows with a wide range of intellectual resources. This flexible, non-degree program allows fellows to tailor these resources to meet their needs and interests. The two-semester program begins in mid-August and continues through early-May. During this period, fellows deepen their knowledge of environmental issues and their societal relevance through courses, weekly seminars, and field trips. They also engage in independent research for a significant piece of journalistic work.
Courses
Fellows select at least three courses each semester from a broad array of offerings. As auditors, fellows do not receive academic credit for courses they attend but may request a formal transcript showing their audited classes. A complete listing of courses is available through the , with the current class schedule .
Weekly Seminars
Designed specifically for each cohort of Scripps Fellows, seminars address a wide range of environmental topics. The seminars also acquaint participants with the extensive environmental resources available on campus and in the surrounding community.
University resources include the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Science, the Environmental Studies Program, the Natural Resources Law Center, the Center of the American West, and the Natural Hazards Center. Boulder is also home to a branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Field Trips
Fellows will take field trips in the Boulder/Denver area and beyond, depending on their interests. Destinations may include the University of Colorado's Mountain Research Station, Rocky Mountain Arsenal and National Wildlife Property Repository, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
