Master of Science in Environmental Science - Professional Science

The Master of Science in Environmental Science is designed for students who wish to transition from an undergraduate degree to the workforce in professional science, or for students who desire additional research experience to advance their careers or to prepare for additional postgraduate studies. The program consists of 30 units of advanced lecture coursework and directed individual study leading to the writing of a thesis, followed by its oral defense. Several tracks of study are available including both thesis-based and project-based curricula (through the professional science masters option). The curriculum is composed of several core courses within a discipline followed by courses selected by the student's individual needs or interest. Our faculty conducts active research in applied ecology, environmental chemistry, ecohydrology, and atmospheric science. The department maintains high expectations and standards for professional conduct and productivity which prepare students to meet their specific goals.

The professional science option. This is a unique program where students work on a culminating project typically through their employer or an agency/industry partner. All students take management and administration courses in addition to science courses related to their project. Several advising tracks are available including natural resources and sustainable development and technology.

An acceptable baccalaureate in one of the natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, or allied field from a regionally accredited institution, or an equivalent approved by Graduate Studies. The prospective student must have sufficient background to undertake a graduate program in Environmental Science: one year of mathematics (either one semester of statistics and one semester of calculus or one year of calculus), two semesters of college physics, two semesters of chemistry, and a semester of ecology. Applicants without a sufficient background may be conditionally admitted, pending the correction of deficiencies as specified by the department.

Have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or shall have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities,
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended,
Have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted, and
Satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations, as appropriate campus authorities may prescribe. In unusual circumstances, a campus may make exceptions to these criteria.
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