ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Environmental Science and Engineering Program (EnSE) prepares students to work on many of the world’s most pressing challenges. There is a worldwide concern with the availability of clean water; EnSE examines methods to purify and reuse water, as well as to reduce contamination of existing reserves. The focus of the program is on examining the impact of humans on our environment through resource exploitation; including over-consumption, land degradation, and pollution of water. The results of these efforts may offer solutions to water scarcity, soil contamination.
MASTERS DEGREE
The Master’s Degree (M.S.) is awarded upon successful completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours. A minimum GPA of 3.0 must be achieved to graduate. Individual courses require a minimum of a B- for course credit. Students are expected to complete the M.S. degree in three semesters and one summer session.
Course requirements:
- Core Courses (9 credits - same for all tracks)
- Elective Courses (15 credits - choose 5 courses based on track selected)
- Research/Capstone Experience (12 credits)
- Winter Enrichment Program (completed)
M.S. thesis option and M.S. Non-thesis option for graduation.
PhD positions and visiting student opportunities available here.
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Fully Funded Scholarship + Monthly Allowance