Masters in Science Degree

Introduction

A Master in Science (MS) degree requires the student to conduct a research project that demonstrates the ability to formulate a research hypothesis and a study design and prepare a report (thesis) written in a style typical of the scientific literature. The student will develop an in-depth understanding of the scientific literature and learn how to analyze problems, develop research questions, and present the results of their work in the context of the existing literature. The MS course curriculum is similar to that of the Master of Environmental Management (MEM) degree.  The primary difference in the two degrees is that MS student must conduct a research project and write a thesis rather than a project done in cooperation with a community partner.

A Master of Science degree prepares students for additional research at the doctoral level and work in:

• Environmental consulting
• Resource agencies
• City, county and state government
• Industry

MS Curriculum

The MS curriculum requires students to complete three core courses (12 credits), three seminar courses (3 credits), one course in advanced statistical analysis (4 credits), three courses in the student's area of concentration (12 credits), two elective or supporting courses (8 credits), and a thesis (6 six credits).   Course selection must be approved by your major professor.

MS Core Course List

MS Program Planning Grid

Forms

GO-10 Reservation of Graduate Credit

GO-12 Approved Graduate Degree Program

GO-17 Masters Recommendation for the Degree

GO -19M Request for Change of Major

Application for Awarding of Master's Degree

Graduate Petition

ESR-002 Statistics Requirement

ESR-003 Completion of Comprehensive Exam

ESR-004 Prospectus Approval

ESM Graduate Student Checkllst