Environmental Science, MS

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Overview

Solve the world’s biggest challenges

You are ready to tackle the complex environmental issues facing our planet. By blending coursework in science, math and policy, this program provides the practical tools you need to make a lasting, real-world impact.

Define your own research

Tailor your experience by choosing between a thesis or non-thesis track. The thesis option allows you to conduct original research, while the non-thesis option focuses on advanced coursework and a comprehensive examination.

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Requirements

Are courses face-to-face?
Yes.

Is the GRE required?
Yes.

What are my capstone options?
There are two options.
1. Non-thesis track with a comprehensive exam
2. Research thesis

Part of the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture.

Apply to the environmental science master's program

To be eligible for consideration into the program, you must:

meet SFA's graduate school requirements
achieve an undergraduate 2.8 GPA or higher overall
and be one of the following:
- in your final year of undergraduate work
- holding a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- or have 95 or more semester hours of undergraduate work at SFA and be approved as an overlap student.

Ready? Complete the graduate school application.

If your college transcripts don't show a strong science background, you may be required to take certain leveling courses once you join the program.