Environmental Science Master's Program

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Degree: MS Mode of study: On-Campus Location: Main Campus

Degree Type

Master's Degree

Program Type

Graduate

Location

Main Campus - Cape

College

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Department

Biology

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Live your passion: you’ll do that here.

A Master's degree in Environmental Science is focused on your interest in the natural sciences, mathematics, law, economics and health. You get to tailor the degree with a variety of interdisciplinary courses to choose from, plus the option of taking a thesis, non-thesis or research option.

What to Expect

Our program provides the critical analysis skills necessary for applying current scientific, technical and regulatory rules and policies to the environmental challenges faced by public agencies and private industry in a global community and marketplace.

Apply the scientific method through research.
Master scientific writing skills.
Develop presentation skills.

Outcomes & Careers

$95k

Biological Scientist

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a biological scientist is $95,920.
$87k

Environmental Scientist

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an environmental scientist and geoscientist is $87,480.
$53k

Environmental Science Technician

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an environmental science and geoscience technician is $53,970.

What You'll Study

Environmental Science Electives (12 hours):

EV500-699 (3)
EV500-699 (3)
EV500-699 (3)
EV500-699 (3)

Electives (14 hours):

Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Course 4
Course 5
Course 6
Course 7

Choose One of the Following Areas:

THESIS RESEARCH AREA

EV697-EV699 Thesis (6)
GR699 Master’s Oral Examination (0)

NON-THESIS AREA

EV681-EV683 Environmental Science Internship (6)
GR698 Master’s Final Comprehensive Examination (0)

RESEARCH AREA

EV691-EV693 Environmental Science Research (6)
GR698 Master’s Final Comprehensive Examination (0)

In addition to the criteria established for general admission to graduate studies, applicants must have the following:

An undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
20 credit hours in science with a 3.0 GPA
Letter of intent addressing preparation for graduate study, ability to succeed at the graduate level and professional goals and objectives. The letter should address what the applicant expects to achieve through graduate level study. The letter of intent should be typed and a maximum of 750 words in length.
Two letters of recommendation

Scores for the general portion of the Graduate Record Exam (verbal, quantitative, and analytical) are required for probationary admission consideration.

Letters should be addressed to the Director of Admissions. All documents must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions.

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Graduate Assistantships

The graduate assistantship (GA) is designed to provide support during full-time graduate study. It’s an opportunity for the graduate students to serve in a professional role while establishing a professional relationship with faculty and administrators. In addition to a per year stipend, GAs gain valuable experience. There are two kinds of assistantships: teaching and administrative.

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College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

This program is housed within the College of STEM. The College prepares students to find creative solutions to problems. Curiosity and analysis merge, creating students ready to figure things out and then use that knowledge to make things better.

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Graduate Coordinators

Graduate coordinators serve as the contact for graduate programs. The coordinators are most often faculty within the college that houses the program, helping you to get questions answered and first-hand knowledge of the degree requirements and placement opportunities.

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Getting the Job

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.

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Degree Type

Master's Degree

Program Type

Graduate

Location

Main Campus - Cape

College

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Department

Biology

Biology

Phone

(573) 651-2170

biology@semo.edu

Location

Office

Rhodes Hall 224

Mailing Address

One University Plaza, MS 6200
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701

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