Master of Science in Environmental Science

The Master of Science in Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary STEM degree preparing students with broad, in-demand skills. Such skills include data science, biometry, geographic information systems, ecosystem management, environmental chemistry, toxicology, and conservation biology. Students will utilize these skills to make a positive impact on the environment.

A distinguishing feature of this program is the strong emphasis on quantitative skills and data science. To that end, all students are required to complete a 6-credit research project applying the principles of experimental design, hypothesis testing, and analysis.

All courses are taught by highly qualified faculty who are practitioners in the field.

Program Competencies:

In addition to the University’s graduate graduation competencies, students will:

1.    Apply the scientific method to answer environmental science questions;

2.    Utilize theory, law, and scientific principles to analyze environmental issues;

3.    Appraise ethical considerations inherent to environmental issues;

4.    Assess environmental science issues and propose evidence-based solutions;

5.    Analyze qualitative and quantitative data science data to address environmental issues;

6.    Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.

Degree Requirements

Courses

BIO 6000Soil Biology

3

BIO 6100Conservation Biology

3

BIO 7002Restoration Ecology

3

CHE 7000Environmental Chemistry

3

DTA 6100Biometry

3

DTA 7300Geographic Information Systems

3

DTA 7400Data Science

3

ENV 6006Ecosystems Management

3

ENV 7000Environmental Geology

3

ENV 7200Environmental Toxicology

3

ENV 8000ENV Masters Project

3

ENV 8001ENV Masters Project II

3

Total Credit Hours:36