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Environmental Sciences, M.S.

Inspiring Students to Become Active and Engaged Environmental Stewards
  • 5

    Concentrations to Choose From

  • +7%

    Job Outlook for Conservation Scientists & Foresters

  • Green

    Prepare for a Variety of Green Careers

Alumni work as:

Research environmental issues and work to solve them.

Work to safeguard our natural areas and water resources.

Design and manage waste reduction and reclamation projects.

Test and maintain the quality of our air and water.

Conserve, protect and manage natural resources.

Learn To

Gain intellectual and analytical skills to understand and solve environmental problems

Learn to make sound environmental decisions within the context of educational, political, sociological, economic and legal frameworks

Become an environmental professional with the broad perspective necessary to be an effective leader in the field

“ I am equipped to help stakeholders weigh the costs and benefits of different scenarios to help them most effectively protect their coastal assets while making their communities more resilient. ”
Laura Flessner Spatial Analyst for the Global Marine Team at The Nature Conservancy
Environmental Sciences, M.S. Program Overview

Interdisciplinary

The Master of Science in Environmental Sciences is an interdisciplinary graduate degree designed for professionals, practitioners, citizens and students who wish to strengthen their knowledge of the environment.

Choose from five concentrations: Coastal Management, Marine & Coastal Education, Environmental Education & Interpretation, Environmental Conservation & Management, or Individualized Study.

The multidisciplinary nature of this program provides the student with a unique balance of the scientific background necessary for sound environmental decision-making within the context of educational, political, sociological, economic and legal frameworks.

This approach is intended to produce future and current environmental professionals with the broad perspective necessary to be effective leaders in the field.

Sample Courses in Environmental Sciences

Sample Courses
EVS 514 Wildland Fire Ecology
EVS 515 Field Methods in Environmental Sciences
EVS 518 Fundamentals of Applied Environmental Research
EVS 520 Foundations of Coastal Management
EVS 522 Marine Environmental Survey Techniques
EVS 524 Environmental Nonprofit Management & Leadership
EVS 525 Foundations of Environmental Education and Interpretation
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How Do I Apply?

Submit the following:

  • An application for graduate admission
  • Official transcripts of all prior university or college work (undergraduate and graduate)
  • Three recommendations by individuals in professionally relevant fields
  • An essay describing educational and professional experiences, reasons for pursuing graduate study in environmental studies and career goals
  • CV/resume
  • Optional writing sample

Admission Deadlines & Requirements

Information: M.S. Environmental Sciences

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  • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
  • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the final deadline. Offers of admission prior to this deadline will be priority admissions.  All other applications received by the final deadline will be reviewed by the application committee a final time if there is space available in the program.

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Location/Delivery Method

  • Main Campus

Concentrations

  • Coastal Management
  • Environmental Education and Interpretation
  • Environmental Conservation and Management
  • Individualized Option
  • Marine and Coastal Education

Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

  • Spring 2025:
    • Application Deadline: November 1, 2024
  • Fall 2025:
    • Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

Transcripts

  • One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.

Test Scores

  • None Required

Recommendations

  • 3 recommendations by individuals in professionally relevant fields

Additional Requirements

  1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Submission
  2. Essay: Essay Prompt
  3. Resume

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Are You an International Student?

This is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security STEM designated program that allows eligible F1 international students to apply for a 24-month optional practical training extension.

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