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M.S. in Environmental Science (1-Year Program)
Program Overview:
The one-year degree is intended to provide the credentials and expertise to manage complex environmental issues. The unique combination of faculty at WSU allows students to specialize in areas ranging from environmental quality, ecosystem science and management, and ecological planning.The MS degree is designed to meet the academic interests of a diverse group of college graduates seeking an advanced degree in environmental science. The Washington State University ESRP program offers students an interdisciplinary graduate experience ensuring that students are provided the level of expertise of a responsible environmental professional.
The MS program serves:
- Established environmental practitioners with only a bachelorâs degree who have encountered professional limitations as a consequence of limited academic credentials.
- Established environmental professionals seeking further specialized instruction in selected areas of environmental science.
- College graduates for whom a masters degree would allow them greater flexibility in pursuing an engaging career in an environmental specialty.
1-Year MS Program Requirements:
Following admission to the Graduate School, a student will design a program of study in consultation with a Masterâs Committee with a faculty advisor as Chair. The program of study is subject to approval by the Program Chair and the Graduate School.The one-year MS degree is designed to be completed in two semesters and one summer session by students with sufficient prior preparation. Students take two semesters of approved graduate course work in one of four concentration areas. This is followed by a six week summer session special project under the direction of faculty members in the Program in Environmental Science and Regional Planning.
Fall Semester:
- ES/RP 504 (3) - Ecosystem Management
- ES/RP 555 (3) - Environmental Planning
- ES/RP 590 (1) - Special Topics
- Concentration Course (3)
- Concentration Course (3)
Spring Semester:
- ES/RP 544 (4) - Environmental Assessment
- ES/RP 550 (3) - Environmental Modeling
- ES/RP 593 (1) - Graduate Seminar
- Concentration Course (3)
- Concentration Course (3)
Summer Session:
- ES/RP 702 (4) - Special Topics
Concentration Areas and Courses:
The option areas are intended to allow students to select from a pre-approved list of courses. Students can individualize their programs of study in consultation with their faculty advisors. Listed below are examples of courses offered that could be included in a student’s program of study.Environmental Quality (Water, Air, Hazardous Waste, Environmental Health): |
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| CE 515 | (3) | Environmental Measurements |
| CE 518 | (3) | Hazardous Waste Engineering |
| CE 519 | (3) | Hazardous Waste Treatment |
| CE 540 | (3) | Instrumental Analysis of Environmental Contaminants |
| CE 562 | (3) | Water Resources Planning |
| CE 584 | (2) | Environmental Microbiology |
| ES/RP 545 | (3) | Hazardous Waste Management |
| Geol 475 | (3) | Groundwater |
Ecosystem Science and Management: |
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| Biol 525 | (3) | Experimental Plant Ecology |
| Biol 562 | (3) | Community Ecology |
| Biol 563 | (3) | Field Ecology |
| CE 540 | (3) | Instrumental Analysis of Environmental Contaminants |
| CE 585 | (3) | Aquatic System Restoration |
| SoilS 514 | (2) | Environmental Biophysics |
| SoilS 515 | (2) | Environmental Biophysics Lab |
| SoilS 521 | (3) | Environmental Soil Chemistry |
| SoilS 531 | (2) | Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry |
| SoilS 537 | (3) | Soil Biochemistry |
| NATRS 560 | (3) | Watershed Management |
Ecological Planning: |
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| NATRS 545 | (2) | Advanced Ecosystem and Landscape Management |
| NATRS 550 | (3) | Conservation Biology |
| NATRS 554 | (3) | Restoration Ecology |
| NATRS 560 | (3) | Watershed Management |
| ES/RP 567 | (4) | Advanced Applications in GIS |
| ES/RP 586 | (4) | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
| ES/RP 594 | (3) | Environmental and Natural Resources Issues and Ethics |
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