Department of Environmental Science
Today’s global environmental issues demand professionals who understand the science, economics, and social and political factors behind them. Take advantage of this unique program that includes classes from a variety of sciences.
Focus your studies through a range of courses in the biological, physical or social sciences, while you learn to protect, conserve and make a difference in tomorrow's world.
The Department offers M.S. and Ph.D. in Environmental Science programs. The master's student develops a graduate program of at least 30 semester hours in consultation with his or her major professor and supervisory committee. The student is expected to actively participate in one or more seminar presentations during their degree.
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