About the Department
The Department of Environmental Studies is one of the youngest departments of Indraprastha College for Women and was established in the year 2014. The Department was set up as a response to the University of Delhi’s direction for all colleges to initiate a One Semester Compulsory Course on Environmental Studies. The University’s direction made it mandatory for every student who took admission in the academic year 2014-15 in any college of DU, to undertake one Semester, compulsory course on Environmental Science.
With the introduction of the New Education Policy (NEP) in the University of Delhi in the academic year 2022-23, Environmental Science is now a 4 Credit Ability Enhancement Course (AEC) spread over two semsters. The Department of Environmental Studies coordinates and teaches the AEC Course on Environmental Science to all students who are enrolled in all the other Departments of the College. The department also offers a wide cohort of GEC and SEC papers for the students under the new NEP framework. Environmental Studies is a highly specialized interdisciplinary subject and imparting environmental education therefore requires academicians who are trained in the subject. The Department of Environmental Studies comprises faculty who possess such qualifications and are highly qualified in their respective areas of expertise.
The Department of Environmental Studies is well connected with eminent academicians, scholars and researchers from various disciplines who are contributing to the multidisciplinary field of Environmental Studies. The Department is also well connected with Environmental Studies' academicians and professionals of international repute.
The Department adopts class-room, field and project based approach for teaching and for ensuring that students develop an overall understanding of the subject. Students are also offered internship opportunities with various environmental organisations which are facilitated by the Department. The Department also facilitates the participation of students in various environment related workshops, conferences and youth summits.
Last Updated:- 09 April 2024