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The Master of Arts in Environmental Ethics with a Concentration in Environmental Ethics at the University of North Texas was approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in August 1992. At that time there were a number of students pursuing studies in environmental ethics through interdisciplinary studies. Although students continue to enroll for the M.S.I.S., more students are now in the M.A. program than in the interdisciplinary program. Students in the M.A. program are usually planning to enter into a Ph.D. program. Students in interdisciplinary studies are usually preparing for nonacademic careers. However, some have gone in different directions.
Committee: Max Oelschlaeger, Major Professor,Eugene C. Hargrove, and Scott Simpkins (English). Robinson is now teaching philosophy at a community college in Houston, Texas.
Committee: Max Oelschlaeger, Major Professor, Eugene C. Hargrove, and George A. James. Hood was the first recipient of the REAL Fellowship in summer 1992. He has received a Ph.D. in philosophy from Bowling Green State University.After teaching at Middle Tennessee State University for many years, Hood became the Assistant Director, Office of Public Health Research, Ethics and Human Research Protections Program, Florida Department of Health, Tallahassee, Florida after spending some time there on a research leave. He is the web administrator for the International Society for Environmental Ethics Syllabus Project, which is now at MTSU.
Committee: Max Oelschlaeger, Major Professor, Pete A. Y. Gunter and Eugene C. Hargrove.
In summer 1999, Windhager completed work for the Ph.D. in the UNT Environmental Science Program. In August 1999 he began work as the Director of the Center for Landscape Restoration at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Windhager was the REAL Fellow in spring 1994. He is the founder and fisrst president of the Texas Society for Ecological Restoration. He can be reached at stevew@wildflower.org
Committee: Eugene C. Hargrove, Major Professor, Max Oelschlaeger, and Pete A. Y. Gunter. Haught was the REAL Fellow in fall 1994. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Tulane University. He has taught at at Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina, and is now an assistant professor at Christian Brothers University, where he teaches environmental philosophy.
Committee: Max Oelschlaeger, Major Professor, Eugene C. Hargrove, and J. Baird Callicott. Veak received his Ph.D. in science and technology studies at Virginia Tech University. Veak was the recipient of the REAL Fellowship in fall 1996. He is currently an independent scholar.
Committee: George A. James, Major Professor, Joe E. Barnhart, and Pete A. Y. Gunter. Goins received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Marquette University. He now teaches as a lecturer at University of Wisconsin, Washington County.
Committee: Max Oelschlaeger, Major Professor, Eugene C. Hargrove, and J. Baird Callicott. Mallory did her Ph.D. work in the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Oregon She is now an assistant professor at Villanova University, where she teaches environmental ethics and ecofeminism.
Committee: Eugene C. Hargrove, Major Professor, Irene Klaver, and J. Baird Callicott. Cordell is doing Ph.D. work in the Environmental Science Program at the University of North Texas. She was the REAL Fellow in fall 1999.
Committee: George A. James, Major Professor, Eugene C. Hargrove, and J. Baird Callicott. Kane plans to teach philosophy in a community college.
Committee: Irene Klaver, Major Professor, J. Baird Callicott and Pete A. Y. Gunter. Dinneen was the REAL Fellow in spring 2002. He plans to enter a Ph.D. program in philosophy, preferably in the Chicago area.
Committee: Eugene C. Hargrove, Major Professor, George A. James, and J. Baird Callicott. Toyoda was the REAL Fellow in fall 2002. She is currently doing research on biological and physical features of Japanese rivers and their cultural and historical connections with local people in connection with an effort to launch environment education projects for the public. She is currently studying philosophy at the University of Hawaii.
Committee: Pete A. Y. Gunter, Major Professor, Eugene C. Hargrove, and J. Baird Callicott. Corbeil began studying environmental philosophy at the University of Wales, Cardiff, in fall 2003.
Committee: Irene Klaver, Major Professor, Pete A. Y. Gunter, and J. Baird Callicott. Benton was the REAL Fellow in spring 2001. She is now a Ph.D. student in the philosophy department at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.
Committee: Eugene C. Hargrove, Major Professor, Pete A. Y. Gunter, and J. Baird Callicott. Martin is teaching philosophy at Sierra College in Rocklin, California.
Committee: Irene Klaver, Major Professor, Thomas W. La Point,, Julie Smith, and Eugene C. Hargrove. Riley was the REAL Fellow in fall 2000. He has worked for the City of Denton and the Town of Flower Mound as an environmental professional, and for the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District in Austin, Texas as a water resource planner. He is now studying law at the Vermont Law School in East Randolph, Vermont.
Committee: Eugene C. Hargrove, Major Professor, J. Baird Callicott, and James David Taylor.
Committee: J. Baird Callicott, Major Professor, Eugene C. Hargrove, and Pete A. Y. Gunter. Leard was the REAL Fellow in spring 2004. He will begin the study of law in fall 2004 at the University of Tulsa.
Committee: Irene Klaver, Major Professor, J. Baird Callicott, and Ricardo Rozzi.
Committee: Eugene C. Hargrove, Major Professor, Irene Klaver, and Ken Dickson.
Committee: Eugene C. Hargrove, Major Professor, George A. James, and Martin D. Yaffe. Lindemann was the REAL Fellow in fall2005. She is now in the new Ph.D. program in philosophy at UNT.
Committee: Eugene C. Hargrove, Major Professor, George A. James, and Tom LaPoint. While finishing her degree, Purvis worked as a water policy specialist for the City of Fisco, Texas.
Committee: Eugene C. Hargrove, Major Professor, George A. James, and Pete A. Y. Gunter.
Committee: Ricardo Rozzi, Major Professor, David Kaplan, and Eugene C. Hargrove.
During the past two decades, one of the positive developments in academia has been the emergence of a sizable literature pertaining to ecological educationÑthe theory and practice of preparing children and adults alike for ecologically responsible citizenship. Gregory A. Smith, David W. Orr, and C. A. Bowers are three of the more prolific writers in the field. Smith critiques modern primary and secondary education and argues for, and paints a picture of, an alternative Ògreen pedagogyÓ that seeks to inculcate in students strong community and ecological values. Orr focuses on the social and ethical problems associated with the environmental crisis and the changes that colleges and universities need to make in order to become propagators of, rather than impediments to, a widespread diffusion of ecological literacy. Bowers emphasizes the role that ecologically problematic modern cultural assumptions play in blinkering the ecological vision of most educational theorists and in preventing the flowering of an eco-justice pedagogy. Each writer seeks the transformation of both education and culture with a view toward realizing ecological sustainability, strong communities, social justice, and moral edification. They neglect or ignore some important subjects, including animal welfare ethics, politics, and corporate influence on governments.
Committee: Eugene C. Hargrove, Major Professor, Ricardo Rozzi, and Robert Frodeman.
Environmental ethics and environmental journalism are influencing the developing philosophy of environmental citizenship. This philosophy involves the ideas that people are part of the environment, that the future depends on a healthy environment, and that action on behalf of the environment is necessary. It applies to individuals, communities, large and small companies and corporations, governments, and a coalition of nations. Environmental philosophers and environmental journalists can work together, in a symbiotic way, to foster discussions among citizens and policy makers about ideas as well as events, and thus, influence attitudes and policies, and continue to influence environmental citizenship. Environmental citizenship as an extension of democracy offers the best chance for undoing the manmade problems which are degrading the quality of life on Earth. A healthier environment is the will of the people. An informed, voting public will succeed in creating a healthier environment. Pioneering work by philosophers and journalists, especially over the last forty-five years has brought the dialogue about environmental problems to an unprecedented level and continues to offer encouragement to the mindful evolution of mankind. These ecological discussions of rights and responsibilities, intrinsic and economic values, pragmatism and utilitarianism, culture and spirit, are increasingly being applied to a developing idea of sustainability, and are, thus, helping to expand ideas about what it means to be a citizen in a democracy..
Committee: Eugene C. Hargrove, Major Professor, George James, and Dick Wells.
In the context of the dichotomy between liberal arts education and terminal vocational training in the American Community College, there is a need for reform in the community college in relation to philosophical instruction in order to empower citizens, support justice, and create more sustainable communities. This reform involves a multicultural integration of philosophy into terminal/vocational programs as well as the transformation of traditional liberal arts courses so that they exist in a multicultural setting. Special attention needs to be focused on liberating the oppressed, social and economic justice, and philosophy of education.
Committee: Eugene C. Hargrove, Major Professor, Dale Wilkerson, and Stan Ingman.
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