Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

The Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management (ESM) offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends essential courses in science, policy, and management, providing a robust framework for tailoring a personalized degree program. Students enjoy the flexibility to select a concentration aligned with their interests and complement it with a diverse range of elective courses to achieve their educational objectives. To embark on successful career paths, students can opt for the internship track, where they gain practical expertise and enhance their professional experiences, or the thesis track, designed to equip them for research or doctoral pursuits. Working professionals in the environmental field have the option to apply for experiential learning credits, enabling them to fulfill the internship requirements and enrich their academic journey.

Curriculum

Traditional ESM Concentration

Requirements for the Traditional ESM Concentration

The Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management offers a comprehensive curriculum that consists of 36-37 total credits, ensuring a robust educational experience for students. This program places significant emphasis on vital areas such as regulatory compliance and the crucial aspects of pollution prevention and control. By following the curriculum outlined below, students are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to address environmental challenges effectively.

Foundation Courses

Foundation Courses (19 credits required)

Courses	Credits
ENVI 533W Writing for Environmental Professionals ENVI 552 Environmental Chemistry ENVI 672 Environmental Biology ENVI 531 Environmental Management ENVI 544 Environmental Policy & Politics ENVI 537 Environmental Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving ENVI 540 Environmental Law	3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 2 cr. 2 cr.

Concentration Courses

Concentration Courses (12 Credits required)

Courses	Credits
ENVI 549 Fate and Transport ENVI 670 Environmental Toxicology	3 cr. 3 cr.

Pollution Prevention

Pollution Prevention Credits (6 credits required)

Courses	Credits
ENVI 570 Air Pollution Prevention & Control ENVI 571 Water Pollution Prevention & Control ENVI 572 Solid/Hazardous Waste Pollution Prevention & Control	3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr.

Elective Courses

Elective Courses (5 credits required)

Courses

Credits

ENVI 501 Sustainable Agriculture
ENVI 502 Plant Biodiversity
ENVI 503 Ornithology
ENVI 520 GIS for Environmental Professionals
ENVI 542 Sustainable Business Practices
ENVI 556 Water, Environment and Development
ENVI 591 Environmental Hydrogeology
ENVI 592W Stream Field Biology
ENVI 594 Environmental Sampling and Analyses
ENVI 597 Applied and Environmental Microbiology
ENVI 599 Microbial Ecology
ENVI 650 Conservation Biology
ENVI 690 Independent Study

3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
2 cr.
3 cr.
2 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
1-3 cr.

Graduate courses in Biological Sciences may be utilized for elective credits when it meets the students' educational goals. Other graduate-level elective courses are based on departmental approval.

Course	Credit
BIOL 515 Mammalian Physiology BIOL 516 Comparative and Environmental Physiology BIOL 517 Invertebrate Biology BIOL 519 Bioinformatics BIOL 522 Animal Behavior BIOL 535 Vertebrate Anatomy, Development and Evolution BIOL 540 Evolution	3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr.

Internship/Thesis

Internship/Thesis (Minimum 0 credits)

Course	Credits
ENVI 600 Agency Internship ENVI 601 Industry Internship ENVI 602 Environmental Organization Internship ENVI 603 Environmental Education Internship ENVI 700 Thesis	0-3 cr. 0-3 cr. 0-3 cr. 0-3 cr. 0-6 cr.

Conservation Biology Concentration

Requirements for the Conservation Biology Concentration

The conservation biology concentration within the Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management program provides a specialized academic path that places a strong emphasis on immersive field studies. This unique concentration offers students the opportunity to delve deeper into their scientific interests by selecting a range of science electives. With a total credit requirement of 36-37, the curriculum outlined below ensures a well-rounded and comprehensive educational experience for students pursuing this concentration.

Foundation Courses

Foundation Courses (19 credits required)

Courses	Credits
ENVI 533W Writing for Environmental Professionals ENVI 552 Environmental Chemistry ENVI 672 Environmental Biology ENVI 531 Environmental Management ENVI 544 Environmental Policy & Politics ENVI 537 Environmental Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving ENVI 540 Environmental Law	3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 2 cr. 2 cr.

Concentration Courses

Concentration Courses (9 Credits required)

Courses	Credits
ENVI 520 GIS for Environmental Professionals ENVI 650 Conservation Biology	3 cr. 3 cr.

Field Courses

Field Courses (3 credits required)

Course	Credit
ENVI 566 Terrestrial Field Biology ENVI 592W Stream Field Biology ENVI 594 Environmental Sampling and Analysis	3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr.

Elective Courses

Elective Courses (9 credits required)

Course

Credit

ENVI 501 Sustainable Agriculture
ENVI 502 Plant Biodiversity
ENVI 503 Ornithology
ENVI 521 Environmental Project Management
ENVI 542 Sustainable Business Practices
ENVI 549 Fate and Transport
ENVI 556 Water, Environment and Development
ENVI 570 Air Pollution Prevention & Control
ENVI 571 Water Pollution Prevention & Control
ENVI 572 Solid/Hazardous Waste Pollution Prevention & Control
ENVI 591 Environmental Hydrogeology
ENVI 597 Applied and Environmental Microbiology
ENVI 599 Microbial Ecology
ENVI 650 Conservation Biology
ENVI 670 Environmental Toxicology
ENVI 690 Independent Study

3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
2 cr.
2 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
0-6 cr.

The following graduate courses in Biological Sciences may be utilized for elective credits when it meets the students' educational goals. Other graduate-level elective courses are based on departmental approval.

Course	Credits
BIOL 515 Mammalian Physiology BIOL 516 Comparative and Environmental Physiology BIOL 517 Invertebrate Biology BIOL 519 Bioinformatics BIOL 522 Animal Behavior BIOL 535 Vertebrate Anatomy, Development and Evolution BIOL 540 Evolution	3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr.

Foundation Courses

Foundation Courses (15 Credits Required)

Courses	Credits
ENVI 552 Environmental Chemistry ENVI 672 Environmental Biology ENVI 520 GIS for Environmental Professionals ENVI 533W Writing for Environmental Professionals ENVI 699 Graduate Seminar in Environmental Science Choose one of the following: ENVI 531 Environmental Management ENVI 544 Public Policy & Environmental Politics	3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 0 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr.

Course	Credit
BIOL 515 Mammalian Physiology BIOL 516 Comparative and Environmental Physiology BIOL 517 Invertebrate Biology BIOL 519 Bioinformatics BIOL 522 Animal Behavior BIOL 535 Vertebrate Anatomy, Development and Evolution BIOL 540 Evolution	3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr.

Elective Courses

Elective Courses (9-12 Credits)

Courses

Credits

3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
2 cr.
2 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
0-6 cr.

Research

Research (9-12 credits)

Students must work with their thesis advisor and thesis committee to conduct research and produce a graduate-level thesis.

Professional Certificates

General Information

Professional Certificate Programs

The Center for Environmental Research and Education provides students with opportunities to gain base-level professional knowledge in the fields of environmental science and environmental management. Our offerings include the Certificate in Environmental Management and the Certificate in Environmental Science.

Each professional certificate consists of 18 credits, allowing students to immerse themselves in a comprehensive curriculum. By completing 6 credits of required foundational coursework in Environmental Management and Principles of Environmental Science, students pave the way for their specialization. The remaining 12 credits can be tailored to their specific interests and career aspirations, with a choice between the management or science concentration.

Environmental Management

Certificate in Environmental Management

Required Courses (6 credits required)	Credits
ENVI 531 Environmental Management ENVI 551 Principles of Environmental Science	3 cr. 3 cr.
*Electives (12 credits minimum)**	Credits
ENVI 520 GIS for Environmental Science ENVI 533W Writing for Environmental Professionals ENVI 535W Environmental Public Relations ENVI 537 Environmental Conflict Resolution ENVI 542 Sustainable Business Practices ENVI 544 Environmental Politics and Policy ENVI 570 Air Pollution Prevention & Control ENVI 571 Water Pollution Prevention & Control ENVI 572 Solid/Hazardous Waste Pollution Prevention & Control *Other graduate-level elective courses based on departmental approval.	3 cr. 3 cr. 2 cr. 2 cr. 2 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr.

Environmental Science

Certificate in Environmental Science

Required Courses (6 credits required)	Credits
ENVI 531 Environmental Management ENVI 551 Principles of Environmental Science	3 cr. 3 cr.
*Electives (12 credits minimum)**	Credits
ENVI 520 GIS for Environmental Science ENVI 533W Writing for Environmental Professionals ENVI 552 Environmental Chemistry ENVI 566 Terrestrial Field Biology ENVI 591 Environmental Hydrogeology ENVI 592W Stream Field Biology ENVI 594 Environmental Sampling ENVI 670 Environmental Toxicology ENVI 672 Environmental Biology *Other graduate-level elective courses based on departmental approval.	3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 2 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr. 3 cr.