MS in Climate Science & Solutions
Northern Arizona University
Key Information
Campus location
Flagstaff, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
10 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 41,571
Application deadline
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* Priority deadline: January 15. Space available basis: July 15.
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Introduction
The Climate Science and Solutions (CSS) Professional Science Master's program combines a foundation of climate science and sustainable systems studies with professional training and organizational skills to help graduates succeed in the growing climate industry.
Admissions
Curriculum
Program highlights
- 18-month, non-thesis based program is designed to help students directly apply science and policy skills in organizational settings.
- Students meet with faculty, industry professionals, and a career coordinator to refine their professional interests and develop a portfolio of their applied projects.
- An international Advisory Board of professionals ensures the program is meeting the current needs of the growing climate industry and provides direct assistance to students in growing their professional network, securing internships and advancing in their career.
Degree requirements
This is a 36-credit program that includes five core courses (18-credits) focused on the following:
- the science of climate change;
- the economics of natural resources and climate change;
- the science and management of greenhouse gases;
- the principles of sustainable systems; and
- the environmental discourse around climate change mitigation and adaptation.
- You will select electives to tailor your degree toward biological, engineering, social, policy, or economic approaches to climate solutions.
In addition to 12-credits of electives, students participate in a 6-credit career development program, including a professional summer internship. Both the electives and the internship allow students to personalize their degree.
Program Outcome
Learning objectives
- Understand and explain the physical nature of global climate change;
- Apply national and international standards to conduct professional greenhouse gas inventories;
- Evaluate the social and economic externalities of climate change;
- Describe the ethical, scientific, and policy strengths and weaknesses of current and proposed mitigation and adaptation strategies;
- Identify, analyze, synthesize, and communicate scientific information and uncertainties for public and professional audiences; and
- Participate in a professional internship and develop the professional skills needed to establish your career in the growing climate industry.
Ideal Students
Our students
Excellent candidates for this Professional Science Master’s program have undergraduate backgrounds in:
- Engineering
- Science
- Environmental Studies
- Business
- Other academic areas that are committed to learning and applying the science of climate change
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