The Master of Science in Environmental Analysis and Management is designed to broaden the student's perspective and understanding of environmental problems and their solutions. The Program aims to prepare students to understand the interdisciplinary nature of environmental analysis and management, the application of empirical and theoretical knowledge in specific areas of the environmental field, the resolution of environmental conflicts, and the communication of this information to others. Students may earn their M.S. degree for both concentrations through either thesis or non-thesis options. The non-thesis M.S. requires completing 36 semester hours and passing written comprehensive examinations.
Students work closely with graduate faculty members during the research process.
Since students conducting thesis research often pursue a Ph.D. or research careers, their thesis research must meet publication standards. Graduate courses are offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. The Department is located in the center of the campus in the recently renovated Math-Science Complex. Each faculty member provides laboratory facilities for graduate students as part of the research program. The Department provides centralized facilities, including a scintillation counter, ultracentrifuge, molecular biology instrumentation, research microscopes, darkroom, animal room, herbarium, and greenhouse.