Master’s in Environmental Science (MS)
The Catalyst for Your Environmental Science Career
To develop innovative solutions to pressing environmental concerns, it helps to have the research and analysis background you get with the Master’s in Environmental Science degree. In fact, recent MS in Environmental Science graduates work at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Science Foundation, and more.
The Master’s in Environmental Science program features:
- A thorough foundation of rigorous scientific research and analysis.
- A multidisciplinary examination of the natural sciences, paired with the politics, policies, and economics of environmental concerns.
- Opportunities to gain practical field experience through an internship at one of the many public and private environmental organizations in the Washington, DC area.
Accelerator Admission
Details
Advanced Master’s Accelerator Program | Master’s Accelerator Program | Pre-Sessional English Language | |
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GPA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
IELTS | 6.5, no subscore below 5.5 | 6.0, no subscore below 5.0 | 5.5 |
Available Entry | Spring or Fall | Spring, Summer, or Fall |
Qualifying undergraduate degrees:
4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Coursework required in: Calculus I and Calculus II, Laboratory Science in Physics, Biology, or Chemistry.
Sample Coursework
Below is a list of degree-related courses you might take during your Master’s Accelerator Program. Courses may change based on availability and your preferences.
- Environmental Science I and II
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- Statistical Methods
Progression Details
Advanced Master’s Accelerator Program | Master’s Accelerator Program | Pre-Sessional English Language | |
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Credits Earned Towards Degree | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Progression Into | Master’s degree program | Master’s degree program | Master’s Accelerator Program |
Progression Requirements | GPA of 3.0 with no grade lower than a B | GPA of 3.0 with no grade lower than a B | Successful completion of the qualifying level in ELTA with a grade of B or higher in each course |