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Environmental Studies

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Environmental Studies, M.S. master

The Master of Science program accommodates individual student needs and backgrounds and provides students with several curricular and research opportunities. The interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on the natural and social sciences as they relate to environmental problem solving. Each student should contact a faculty member in the Center for Sustainability Studies to identify potential projects. Once accepted into the program students will complete course work requirements and either a thesis (for the thesis option) or internship (for the non-thesis option).

Environmental Studies, MS

Required Credits:  30 (Thesis) or 32 (Non-Thesis)
Required GPA:  3.0

Pathway 1: Thesis Option

I. Required Core
Complete the following courses:

II. Required Elective Courses
Select, with the consent of thesis advisor, at least 9 credits of graduate level coursework in Environmental Studies, Geology, or related field. Course options include:

III. Thesis Option
Complete the following course for 6 credits:

  • ENVR 6990 Thesis (1-6 credits)

 

Pathway 2: Non-Thesis Option: course work only

I. Required Core
Complete the following courses:

II. Required Elective Courses
Select, with the consent of thesis advisor, at least 12 credits of graduate level coursework in Environmental Studies, Geology, or related field. Course options include:

III. Non-Thesis Option
Complete the following:

 

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

All graduate students in Environmental Studies are required to demonstrate competency in the computer applications of statistics. This requirement is to be satisfied by the completion of the following course with a grade of B or better: ENVR 5800, Environmental Data Analysis, 3 credits, or equivalent.

 

WRITTEN EXAMINATION

All major programs require satisfactory completion of a final written examination which needs to be successfully completed prior to scheduling the oral examination. Please consult with your academic advisor for requirements specific to your area of study.