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Is this Environmental Sciences degree right for you?

 Earth and environmental sciences play a fundamental role in our everyday life and range in focus from the solid earth, natural resources, and surficial processes to human interactions within these systems. The M.S. degree program in Earth and Environmental Science equips students with expertise in environmental, geographical, geological, geospatial, ecological, and data science topics while fostering the ability to integrate knowledge across interdisciplinary fields. Students completing this degree will be well-positioned for entry into doctoral programs or professional employment in public agencies, academic and non-profit organizations, environmental firms, and resource development companies. The program includes thesis and non-thesis options. Prospective students should contact an affiliated faculty member in the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences who could serve as an academic mentor.

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What Will I Learn?

 The program in Earth and Environmental Science prepares students for a future in this broad field through a selection of hands-on courses in geography, geology, and biology. Core training focuses on advanced concepts in Earth and environmental science, data analysis, geospatial technology, and application of field methods. Students will develop expertise with guidance from their faculty mentor, having flexibility to choose electives that are geared to their interests and professional goals, while developing the tools and skillsets needed to work in professional positions in the geoscience and environmental sectors. Students pursuing the thesis option will develop independent research skills through proposing, implementing, writing, and defending a thesis.

The Lake Thoreau Environmental Center

The Lake Thoreau property is a 291-acre nature preserve that is home to a wide variety of environmental science research. The site is equipped with a large environmental center that houses a smart classroom, the 麻豆传媒 Herbarium, and the 麻豆传媒 Fish Museum. 

 

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Environmental Statistics Badge