Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Are you interested in how Earth’s systems work together? Do you wish to learn how humans interact with and change the environment? Are you fascinated by today’s ever-evolving mapping and GIS technologies? Do you hope to make a difference in creating a sustainable future for generations to come?
A degree in earth and environmental sciences can help you do all that and much more. And with our expert faculty, state-of-the-art laboratories and versatile nearby landscapes, there’s no better place to earn your degree than Murray State.
We offer two Master's degree programs: MS in Earth and Environmental Sciences and MS in Sustainability Science. Our programs emphasize a deeper understanding of environmental issues and sustainability that occur on regional, national and global levels. Students can choose either the thesis or the non-thesis options for an MS in Earth and Environmental Sciences. For the MS in Sustainability Science, students complete 6-credit hours of Sustainability Practicum.
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