For many positions, a graduate degree is required or considered a key point of personal development. Both MS and PhD degrees are available in a variety of specialized areas.
Emphasis is placed on advanced study and participation in creative research.
The MS degree may be completed with or without a thesis. In the environmental engineering and science program, most MS students prepare a thesis, but in the other programs of the department, most MS students do not. The PhD program requires 8 additional units of coursework beyond the MS degree, followed by a comprehensive research program and preparation of a dissertation. Each area of study has unique graduate application requirements and financial assistance offers. See the full listing of areas of study for more details.