Indiana University O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSES)Bloomington, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 28,532 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* domestic applicants | February 1: international applicants
** resident student | $66,636: non-resident student. Additional fees may apply
Key Summary
Introduction
Our two-year Master of Science in Environmental Science program (MSES) will prepare you to find solutions to complex challenges in areas you’re passionate about.
Deepen your science training and supplement it with an understanding of policy and law to understand how solutions can be implemented. Whether you want to advocate for renewable energy, support sustainable water resources, or find ways to mitigate the impact of global climate change, you’ll find what you’re looking for here. Throughout the program, you’ll benefit from the support of faculty who are all top research scientists and scholars in their field. They’re also dedicated educators, advisors, and mentors, ready to use their expertise to help you realize your goals.
Dual Degrees
Expand your career possibilities with a dual degree. These innovative and collaborative programs enable you to combine interests and broaden your learning experience within the O’Neill School and across Indiana University.
Get more education in less time with a dual degree—combine your MSES with an MPA and earn two master's degrees in less time than it would take to earn each degree separately and become sought after by environmental agencies also seeking policy expertise.
Tailor your Degree
Our rigorous core curriculum ensures that you gain a broad foundation for your more focused studies along with the tools and skills needed to apply that knowledge in the real world. You can customize your degree through your choice of four concentrations or work with your advisor to develop a specialized concentration that fits your unique career goals.
Service Corps
Serve the community while offsetting the cost of your education. Through Service Corps, you can get professional experience in local public, nonprofit, or arts organizations while earning a federal work-study award.
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Curriculum
No matter what specific concentration you choose, your MSES degree will rest on a broad foundation of core competencies. You will build your understanding in three core areas; Environmental Science, Economics, Policy, and Law, and in Tool Skills. We’ll work to ensure that you gain a general knowledge of environmental science and management, along with the tools and skills to apply that knowledge in the real world. A Curriculum Advisory Committee will work with you to make sure your program seamlessly combines the core curriculum with study in your concentration area.
Environmental Science Core Courses (15 credit hours)
- Applied Mathematics for Environmental Science (E 526)
- Applied Ecology (E 527)
- Environmental Chemistry (E 536)
- Statistics
- Statistics for Environmental Science (E 538) -OR-
- Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making (V 506)
- Statistics for Environmental Science (E 538) -OR-
- Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making (V 506)
- Environmental Engineering (E 552)
Economics, Policy, and Law Core Courses (6 credit hours)
- International Environmental Policy (E 535)
- Environmental Management (E 543)
- Environmental Economics and Policy (R 625)
- Natural resources Management and Policy (R 643)
- Environmental Law (R 645)
- Sustainable Development (S 596)
- Public Management Econ (V 517)
Tool Skills Courses (3 credit hours)
- Risk Communication (E 512)
- Vector-based GIS (E 518)
- Application of GIS (E 529)
- Environmental Risk Analysis (E 560)
- Negotiation and Dispute Resolution for Public Affairs (M 547)
- Data Analysis and Modeling for Public Affairs (P 507)
- Benefit-Cost Analysis (P 541)
- Public Program Evaluation (P 562)
Capstone or Thesis
You’ll choose from the option of either a capstone or a thesis. In addition, an internship or other experiential component is required during the summer.
Career Opportunities
Our recent grads have started their careers as:
- Wetlands Project Manager, Indiana Department of Environmental Management
- Park Ranger, National Parks Service
- Environmental Quality Analyst, State of Michigan
- Ecologist Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Division
- Policy Regulatory Planner, Midcontinent Independent System Operator
- Environmental Protection Specialist, U.S Environmental Protection Agency
- Landscape Conservation Design Specialist, U.S. Fish, and Wildlife Service
- Wetlands Specialist, Burns & McDonnell
Recent Employers
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Grant Thornton
- Defenders of Wildlife
- August Mack Environmental, Inc.
- Deloitte
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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