Program Information
M.S., Environmental Science
A minimum of 42 credits must be completed to earn the master of science degree in environmental science. The transfer of credit earned at other institutions will be permitted subject to Graduate School policy on transfer credit.
The program consists of five core courses plus an additional nine courses that may be taken in a specified area of concentration. Students who do not choose to concentrate in a particular area are required to follow a plan of study determined in consultation with the program coordinator. Required courses cover common areas in environmental science, while the electives and concentration options enable students to study in a particular area of interest or subjects with direct application to their current professional situations.
Students may elect to write a thesis as part of the program of study. Thesis preparation and submission must comply with Graduate School policy on theses as well as specific departmental requirements. A thesis is recommended for students who wish to pursue doctoral training after graduation and for those with specific professional interests. For students who choose the thesis option, the selection of thesis courses will be determined in consultation with the program coordinator and the thesis adviser and will include EN 698 and 699 Thesis I and II in lieu of other courses in the program.
Students should note that a number of courses in this program require weekend field trips, lab sessions, or acceptable alternatives. In addition, students should consult the program coordinator for advice on selection of appropriate courses and on assuring compliance with prerequisites.
Required Courses
CE 606 Environmental Law and Legislation
CH 601 Environmental Chemistry
EN 600 Environmental Geoscience (4 Credits)
EN 601 Principles of Ecology with Laboratory (4 credits)
EN 690 Research Project (in students area of concentration)
Concentration or Approved Electives
Minimum total credits: 42-43. 45-47 for the Environmental Education Concentration
*Students will select a topic in their area of concentration for completion of EN 690 Research Project.
Note: Students who select the general program rather than a concentration are required to follow a plan of study determined in consultation with the program coordinator.
A minimum of 42 credits must be completed to earn the master of science degree in environmental science. The transfer of credit earned at other institutions will be permitted subject to Graduate School policy on transfer credit.
The program consists of five core courses plus an additional nine courses that may be taken in a specified area of concentration. Students who do not choose to concentrate in a particular area are required to follow a plan of study determined in consultation with the program coordinator. Required courses cover common areas in environmental science, while the electives and concentration options enable students to study in a particular area of interest or subjects with direct application to their current professional situations.
Students may elect to write a thesis as part of the program of study. Thesis preparation and submission must comply with Graduate School policy on theses as well as specific departmental requirements. A thesis is recommended for students who wish to pursue doctoral training after graduation and for those with specific professional interests. For students who choose the thesis option, the selection of thesis courses will be determined in consultation with the program coordinator and the thesis adviser and will include EN 698 and 699 Thesis I and II in lieu of other courses in the program.
Students should note that a number of courses in this program require weekend field trips, lab sessions, or acceptable alternatives. In addition, students should consult the program coordinator for advice on selection of appropriate courses and on assuring compliance with prerequisites.
Required Courses
CE 606 Environmental Law and Legislation
CH 601 Environmental Chemistry
EN 600 Environmental Geoscience (4 Credits)
EN 601 Principles of Ecology with Laboratory (4 credits)
EN 690 Research Project (in students area of concentration)
Concentration or Approved Electives
Minimum total credits: 42-43. 45-47 for the Environmental Education Concentration
*Students will select a topic in their area of concentration for completion of EN 690 Research Project.
Note: Students who select the general program rather than a concentration are required to follow a plan of study determined in consultation with the program coordinator.
