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Estimated Completion

32 credit hours (2+ years)

Application Process

1. Admission to Tarleton State University – Graduate Studies
2. Meet Program-Specific Requirements
3. Obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Hydrology or any other areas related to Environmental Science

Cost

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Locations Available

• Stephenville

Department

• Chemistry, Geoscience, and Physics

College

• Science and Technology

M.S. in Environmental Science

Overview

Students in this interdisciplinary program engage in hands-on learning through research and other field experiences across a broad range of Environmental Science disciplines. Our program provide students with the opportunity to focus on the the ecological, socioeconomic, and policy factors critical to environmental assessment, management, and program implementation. Students may also explore interdisciplinary interactions among these components of environmental science. Through rigorous and varied coursework, along with access to researches associated with Tarleton State University, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and the Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research (TIAER) students can develop an environmental science program that fits their own career interests. Faculty in the Master of Science in Environmental Science degree program have expertise in the following areas:

• Surface and ground water quality
• Environmental land-use management
• Environmental impacts of pollutants
• Environmental education
• Environmental policies
• Environmental justice

Designed With You in Mind

Environmental science is a rapidly growing field. Environmental specialists may:

• Assess impacts of development on ecological processes
• Investigate the impact of human decision making on natural resource use, or
• Help determine the influence of public policies on environmental sustainability.

Environmental scientists may work in the field analyzing environmental impacts on soil, water, or air. They may also become laboratory-based researchers, educators, program managers, or policy makers.

Preparing You to Make a Difference

The Tarleton Center for Environmental Studies collaborates with the TIAER and the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center to ensure the success of students through state-of-the-art research facilities. Graduates of our program will be able to:

• Assess degradation of natural resources
• Restore degraded lands
• Analyze land and water pollution
• Develop or promote policies that influence access to and use of natural resources

Accreditations

• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Related Programs

Not what you were looking for? Tarleton State University offers over 100 different degrees and certifications that may be of interest to you, including:

• M.S. Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
• M.S. Biology
• B.S. Environmental Science
• B.S. Biology
• B.S. Wildlife, Sustainability and Ecosystem Sciences

Program Objectives

• Provide students with a solid background in environmental science that they can use to integrate their knowledge across many different areas.
• Provide students with technical skills such as the ability to observe, record, and interpret data.
• Students will gain the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Students will learn how to work in a group setting and develop project management capabilities necessary for a career in Environmental Science.
• Provide students with the scientific knowledge and training to better understand and resolve environmental problems.

Coursework Highlights

For more information on courses, please refer to the university catalog.