The graduate committee must approve the student's program degree plan. Students pursuing the thesis option will be expected to prepare a thesis based on original research. A thesis proposal will be prepared for approval by the student's advisory committee and the College of Graduate Studies prior to the initiation of research. The thesis proposal and the thesis will be in conformance with the guidelines and deadlines established by the College of Graduate Studies. The thesis must demonstrate the capability of the student to perform original research and to present the results obtained from such research in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.
Students pursuing the thesis option can enroll for six hours of thesis credit.
All students are required to pass a comprehensive written and oral exam. Typically this will be administered by the student's advisor and members of the committee. The written exam will normally concentrate on the core courses, but all course material may be included. The oral will either be over the same material or will cover the thesis. Return to Environmental Science Masters Program .