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The curriculum for the Master of Science in Environmental Studies (MSES) is designed to help you develop a high level of professional expertise and education in the interdisciplinary environmental discipline. In order to account for diverse student interests, the program of study allows flexibility to tailor a degree to the student’s interests. 另外, we offer three formats for a final research project to complete your degree: thesis, 领导实习, or mentored writing capstone.
The culminating experience for MSES students is a thesis, mentored writing capstone, or a 领导实习 that is orally defended before a three-person faculty committee (plus a partner representative for the 领导实习). To receive a master’s degree in environmental studies, you must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours. Always consult with your MSES advisor and committee chair regarding course selection and requirements.
Students must complete all core courses, one research methods course and four electives approved in consultation with an advisor. At least one of these electives is required to be an Environmental Studies listed elective. Students choose to complete either a 领导实习, a thesis, or a mentored writing capstone.
核心课程(13学分)
| ES 6815 | 可持续社区 | 3学分 |
| ES 5620 | Environmental Science and Public Policy | 3学分 |
| ES 6820 | Ecology and Environmental Issues | 3学分 |
| ES 6810 | 环境与社会 | 3学分 |
| ES 6580 | 讨论会 | 1信用 |
Electives (12-15 Credits)
Complete four electives, one of which must be an Environmental Studies listed elective.
Research Methods (1-4 Credits)
Complete one of the following courses. You may petition to receive credit for methods courses from these or other departments:
| PBIO 5150 | Statistical Methods in Plant Bio | 4个学分 |
| EDRE 5010 | Introduction to Research Methods | 4个学分 |
| 地理的5710 | Quantitative Methods in Geography | 4个学分 |
| 地理的5711 | Qualitative Methods in Geography | 4个学分 |
| 地理的5712 | Field Methods in Geography | 4个学分 |
| 数学5510 | newbb电子统计学 | 3学分 |
| 6111 | Advanced Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (must be taken with 6100) | 3学分 |
| 6100 | 数据管理 (must be taken with 6111) | 1信用 |
| SOC 6540 | 社会研究方法 | 3学分 |
| 政客们6010 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3学分 |
| MPA 6010 | Research Methods in 领导 and Public Affairs | 3学分 |
| MPA 6020 | Quantitative Research Methods in Public Administration | 3学分 |
| MPA 6030 | Qualitative Research Methods in Public Administration | 3学分 |
Research or Thesis Credits
Complete a minimum of one credit hour of the following:
| ES 6950 | Environmental Studies Thesis | 1 - 8学分 |
| ES 6940 | Environmental Studies Research | 1 - 5学分 |
The thesis option involves conducting original research under the guidance of a faculty member. This includes collection of original data that addresses significant research questions. You will analyze and interpret your data and present it in writing in the format required by newbb电子平台. Results will be presented in front of a committee of three interdisciplinary faculty members.
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领导实习
| ES 6920 | Environmental Studies Practicum | 1 - 12学分 |
The MSES program offers a 领导实习 for students who want to pursue research through a learning-by-doing partnership with a public or private organization. Students choosing the 领导实习 work in the field to explore and solve problems in collaboration with an agency or organization involved in environmental leadership across a wide variety of disciplines. In consultation with your external partner and interdisciplinary three-person faculty committee, you produce tailored 领导实习 products that capture your work and your findings. 领导实习s have covered a broad range of subjects reflecting the diversity of students' backgrounds and interests.
- Example of recent practicum partners have included:
- 土地保护非政府组织
- 市政府
- Solar energy manufacturing company
- Rural sustainability and environmental education NGO
- 小学区
- International organization
- 科学研究中心