The Environmental Sciences Institutes offers opportunities for advanced study and research leading to the Master of Science degree in Environmental Sciences. The Master of Science degree is awarded to candidates who display an in-depth understanding of the subject matter by successfully completing the program of study and who demonstrate the ability to make significant contributions to their field of study.

Degree Program and Offerings

Students must meet the university wide standards for graduate admission requirements. All students must have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited university and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in upper-division and graduate work. Students with a strong background in the natural sciences, pharmacy, economics, mathematics, engineering, engineering technology or computer sciences may have the necessary core fundamental knowledge to complete the program of study leading to the Master of Science in environmental sciences.

The program requires completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours. Course work is organized into the following components:



MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE (M.S.) PROGRAM CORE COURSES ELECTIVES: -19 credit hours (requirements)

    •    Core curriculum – 19 credit hours (requirements)
    •    Area concentration – 12 credit hours
    •    Thesis – 6 credit hours
    •    Internship – maximum 6 credit hours
    •    Electives – 6 credit hours





MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES:
Students may choose to tailor his/her degree in five major areas of specialization:







The graduate studies committee comprised of graduate faculty and department administrators will be responsible for recommending acceptance into the program and for assigning advisors. Teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and tuition waivers are available; however students must make a separate request through application.

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