Master of Science in Environmental Science Program By Washington State University |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Study Level

Masters

The MS degree is an interdisciplinary program with the flexibility for elective classes in the student's own area of specialization. In consultation with their advisor, students may select classes from a wide variety of areas (i.e., ecosystem science and management, ecological planning, land and water conservation, air quality management, water quality management, energy and carbon policy, etc.). Most students conclude their MS studies with a thesis, where the goal is a publishable contribution. The requirements are given below and are subject to completion after entering the masters program. The basic requirements for the M.S. degree in Environmental Science are given below and are subject to completion after entering the Program in Environmental Science/Regional Planning. The thesis degree program must consist of not less than 32 hours of credit including 6 hours of thesis credit (ESRP 700) and a minimum of 26 hours of course work. The course work must include a minimum of 21 hours of graded course work, of which at least 9 hours must be 500-level. A minimum of 11 hours of 500-level courses must be included in the major. The program may include up to 10 hours supporting work (exclusive of ESRP 700) taken outside the major area. No more than 6 hours of non-graduate credit 300- or 400-level courses may be included, and these can be only in the supporting work outside the major area. Courses graded S/F, such as ESRP 600, may not be used for the major or supporting course work but can be included as additional work. Any course included in the advanced degree program in which a grade of C- or below is earned must be repeated but not on a P/F basis. The advanced degree program may not include courses graded P/F. A non-thesis Environmental Science M.S. is offered with the following requirements. Not less than 32 hours of credit are required including 4 credit hours of ESRP 702. No less than 28 credit hours of graded course work is required. Twelve of those 28 credit hours must be graduate level classes in the major area(500-level). All other requirements are in line with the thesis option.

Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Study Level

Masters

The MS degree is an interdisciplinary program with the flexibility for elective classes in the student's own area of specialization. In consultation with their advisor, students may select classes from a wide variety of areas (i.e., ecosystem science and management, ecological planning, land and water conservation, air quality management, water quality management, energy and carbon policy, etc.). Most students conclude their MS studies with a thesis, where the goal is a publishable contribution. The requirements are given below and are subject to completion after entering the masters program. The basic requirements for the M.S. degree in Environmental Science are given below and are subject to completion after entering the Program in Environmental Science/Regional Planning. The thesis degree program must consist of not less than 32 hours of credit including 6 hours of thesis credit (ESRP 700) and a minimum of 26 hours of course work. The course work must include a minimum of 21 hours of graded course work, of which at least 9 hours must be 500-level. A minimum of 11 hours of 500-level courses must be included in the major. The program may include up to 10 hours supporting work (exclusive of ESRP 700) taken outside the major area. No more than 6 hours of non-graduate credit 300- or 400-level courses may be included, and these can be only in the supporting work outside the major area. Courses graded S/F, such as ESRP 600, may not be used for the major or supporting course work but can be included as additional work. Any course included in the advanced degree program in which a grade of C- or below is earned must be repeated but not on a P/F basis. The advanced degree program may not include courses graded P/F. A non-thesis Environmental Science M.S. is offered with the following requirements. Not less than 32 hours of credit are required including 4 credit hours of ESRP 702. No less than 28 credit hours of graded course work is required. Twelve of those 28 credit hours must be graduate level classes in the major area(500-level). All other requirements are in line with the thesis option.

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Washington State University is a top-tier public research university where scholars strive to make the world a better place. Research addresses issues in health, food, energy, sustainability, social opportunity, and global security.

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