Master of Science in Environmental Science Dual Degree Programs
Master of Public Affairs-MSES (MPA-MSES)
Not only is SPEA’s MPA program is the highest-ranked public affairs program at a public institution, but it also has the highest-ranked environmental policy program at any institution (public or private) in the USA. The dual-degree program combines two of SPEA’s highly regarded programs to provide a distinctive and powerful curriculum.
SPEA’s dual degree prepares graduates for professional careers as scientists, managers, or policy analysts in a multidisciplinary professional environment in which a knowledge of laws and regulatory systems, environmental and natural resource science, policy development, and policy implementation is key to professional success.
Graduates of this program are in successful careers in many areas of national government and governmental agencies, as well as state and local agencies, international organizations, foreign governments, non-governmental organizations and environmental science and engineering consulting firms.
MSES-Doctor of Jurisprudence (MSES-JD)
The combination of a law degree with strong preparation in the environmental sciences is invaluable for the aspiring environmental regulator, litigator, or public interest activist. MSES-JD graduates can critically analyze the science that informs public policymaking for the environment and are better prepared to shape and influence the future of policy.
New! MSES- MS Chemistry*
The dual master’s degree in Chemistry and Environmental Science is a multi-disciplinary science masters with a focus on Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, and Risk Assessment and a strong policy and management component. Instead of a master’s thesis, the students complete a capstone course and a summer internship to better prepare them for a professional career in the sciences. The program requires 51 credit hours of course work and can be completed in just two years. Students in this program must be accepted in the MS in Chemistry program of the Department of Chemistry and the MS in Environmental Science program (MSES) of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA). The student must design their dual degree curriculum in consultation with a graduate advisor in the Chemistry Department and the program director for the MSES program in SPEA. *Upon completion of the program, the student will receive two degrees in just two years total: An MS in Chemistry and an MS in Environmental Science.
New! MSES- MS Physics*
The dual master’s degree in Physics and Environmental Science is a multi-disciplinary science masters with a focus on Energy and a strong policy and management component. Instead of a master’s thesis, the students complete a capstone course and a summer internship to better prepare them for a professional career in the sciences. The program requires 51 credit hours of course work and can be completed in just two years. Students in this program must be accepted in the MS in Physics program of the Department of Physics and the MS in Environmental Science program (MSES) of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA). The student must design their dual degree curriculum in consultation with a graduate advisor in the Physics Department and the program director for the MSES program in SPEA. *Upon completion of the program, the student will receive two degrees in just two years total: An MS in Physics and an MS in Environmental Science.
MSES-MA Biology
Combine environmental science with a biology degree focusing on molecular biology and genetics or evolution, ecology, and behavior.
MSES-MS Geography
Combine environmental science with courses in meteorology, climatology, and geographical research methods.
MSES-MS Geology
Combine environmental science with a geology degree in which possible foci include biogeochemistry; environmental geosciences and hydrogeology; geobiology; stratigraphy and sedimentology; geochemistry, mineralogy, petrology, and economic geology; and geophysics, tectonics, and structural geology.
MSES-MA Journalism
Combine environmental science with reporting and writing or the study of media in society.