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Universidad Ana G. Méndez – Recinto de Gurabo Master in Environmental Sciences - Environmental Analysis
Universidad Ana G. Méndez – Recinto de Gurabo

Universidad Ana G. Méndez – Recinto de Gurabo

Master in Environmental Sciences - Environmental Analysis

Master degree

5 semesters

Spanish

Full time, Part time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Master in Environmental Sciences - Environmental Analysis focuses on understanding and addressing environmental challenges. The program combines theory and practical training, equipping students with skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation. It emphasizes critical thinking and provides hands-on experience in fieldwork and laboratory settings.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore diverse career paths, including roles as environmental analysts, research scientists, or consultants in various sectors. Opportunities exist in governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and private industry, focusing on environmental policy, conservation, and sustainability practices.

This program may have an emphasis on chemical or biological analysis; It consists of a total of 35 credits, of which 17 are core courses on basic aspects of environmental issues such as water, air, soil, legislation and experimental design; 12 credits are for elective and specialization courses, and 6 credits are for the thesis.

Curriculum

Core Courses

  • STAT 750 Experimental Design
  • ENSC 751 Environmental Laws, Ethics and Public Policy
  • ENSC 752 WaterQuality Management
  • ENSC 753 SoilManagement
  • ENSC 754 Air Quality Management
  • ENSC755 Graduate Seminar I
  • ENSC756 Graduate Seminar II

Elective Courses of the Specialty (Choose an area)

biology

  • ECON 700 Environmental Economics
  • ENSC 706 Wildlife Management
  • ENSC 707 Environmental Geology
  • ENSC 730 Solid Waste Management
  • ENSC 737 Renewable Energy Sources and Issues
  • ENSC 763 Environmental Evaluation
  • ENSC 790 Special Topics in Environmental Sciences
  • ENSC 839 Issues in Environmental Public Health
  • ENSC 841 Environmental Remediation
  • ENSC 865 Environmental Toxicology
  • BIOL 712 Applied Mycology
  • BIOL 713 Microbial Ecology
  • BIOL 843 Environmental Microbiology
  • BIOL 844 Environmental Biotechnology

Chemistry

  • ECON 700 Environmental Economics
  • ENSC 707 Environmental Geology
  • ENSC 707 Environmental Geology
  • ENSC 730 Solid Waste Management
  • ENSC 737 Renewable Energy Sources and Issues
  • ENSC763 Environmental Evaluation
  • ENSC 770 Classification and Characterization of Hazardous Waste
  • ENSC 790 Special Topics in Environmental Sciences
  • ENSC 839 Issues in Environmental Public Health
  • ENSC 841 Environmental Remediation
  • ENSC 865 Environmental Toxicology
  • CHEM 735 Environmental Chemical Analysis I
  • CHEM 736 Environmental Chemical Analysis II
  • CHEM 850 Environmental Catalysis
  • CHEM 852 Materials for Pollution Control

Required Specialty Courses (6 credits)

  • ENSC 810 Research Thesis
  • The general requirements for admission to the Master's Program include a university baccalaureate, three letters of recommendation, academic transcripts from all higher education institutions where you have studied, taken or presented evidence of having requested the GRE or EXADEP, and going through a Interview with a committee appointed for these purposes.
  • The specific requirements will depend on the concentration of the baccalaureate and the program of interest of the applicant; In some cases, leveling in undergraduate courses may be recommended.
  • The following graduate leveling courses may be recommended by the School Admissions Committee, to strengthen the bases of environmental and statistical knowledge. These courses do not count toward the degree.

  • ENSC 500 Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences
  • STAT 505 Statistics as an Instrument in Research

Curriculum

First Year - First Semester

  • STAT 750 Experimental Design
  • ENSC 754 Air Quality Management
  • ENSC 755 Graduate Seminar I

First Year - Second Semester

  • ENSC 751 Environmental Laws, Ethics, and Public Policy
  • ENSC 753 Soil Management
  • ENSC 756 Graduate Seminar II

Second Year - First Semester

  • ENSC 752 Water Quality Management
  • ENSC XXX Specialization Course (700‐800 Level)
  • ENSC 810 Master Thesis (Proposal Redaction)

Second Year - Second Semester

  • ENSC XXX Specialization Course (700‐800 Level)
  • ENSC XXX Specialization Course (700‐800 Level)
  • ENSC 810 Master Thesis (1‐3)

Third Year - First Semester

  • ENSC XXX Specialization Course
  • ENSC 810 Master Thesis (remaining credits to complete 6)