Master's Degree Program

Our Master's of Science, with emphasis in Ecology and Environmental Science, focuses on increasing the knowledge of biological processes governing the relationships among organisms, organisms and their environment, and organisms and humans. This program prepares future professionals to understand, predict, and/or manage environmental responses brought about by natural and man-made events. Human disturbances of any kind produce unforeseen and often detrimental environmental consequences. The subject of protection of environmental resources and the techniques for their evaluation, management and restoration are prime interests in modern society. Our classes are small with opportunities to work with peers and faculty. Successful students are poised to seek new fields of endeavor, advance in their current professions, or prepare themselves for continuing academic training or educational.

Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the M.S. program, you must:

• Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Present an official transcript showing at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average for your undergraduate studies. 
• Have completed at least 33 semester hour credits of undergraduate biology or biology related courses (e.g. forestry, horticulture, environmental studies), and have taken at least four chemistry courses with labs, including both, inorganic and organic chemistry, or biochemistry. 
• In addition, it is recommended that applicants have completed math through Calculus I and two lab courses in physics.