A The 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.
Applicants
must submit the requisite departmental application as well as the
general PSU application required documents. The department deadline
for applications is February 1, 2010 for a Fall, 2010 start date.
There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this date. Applicants can anticipate getting
a response to their application sometime in mid to late March.
For more specifics on admission to the program please review the Frequently Asked Questions. MS applicants must pre-identify a major professor, Click here for tips on finding a major professor.
Upon being admitted to the program, students should contact their major
professor for assistance in developing a course plan.
For general questions about applying to the program, please contact Teri McKenzie.
