The Curriculum
The MS in Environmental Science is a 33–35 credit program that can be
completed on either a full- or part-time basis. Most classes are held in the
afternoon or evening to accommodate working professionals.
We seek students from a diverse scientific background. Coursework
in biology and chemistry is strongly recommended, but other scientific training will
be considered. College-level physics and calculus are recommended but
not required.
Elective courses allow students to concentrate on a particular area of expertise,
such as toxicology, plant ecology, water science and hydrology, conservation
biology, and geographical information systems.
Scholarship opportunities and competitive graduate assistantships are available
for qualified candidates.
Semester/Courses Credits
Fall 1
610 Environmental Science I 3
622 Quantitative Analytical Methods in Environmental Science 4
Elective 3–4
Total Credits 10–11
Spring 1
611 Environmental Science II 3
624 Environmental Science Policy and Politics 3
772 Thesis Preparation 1
Elective 3–4
Total Credits 10–11
Fall 2
790 Environmental Science Seminar 1
Elective 3–4
Elective 3–4
Total Credits 7–9
Spring 2
792 Research 1 3
Elective 3–4
Total Credits 6–7
Total 33–35
