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Diploma
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Environmental Sciences | Environmental Policy | Geomatics
Area of study
Natural Science
Education type
Blended
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


The MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy / Certificate in Geographic Information Systems prepares students to tackle environmental challenges by combining knowledge in environmental science with GIS skills. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum with 13 courses, including core courses in environmental foundations and GIS applications, as well as electives tailored to specific environmental issues. By earning both the MS degree and the Certificate, graduates are equipped with the expertise to address sustainability concerns using advanced geospatial technologies.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

The MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy / Certificate in Geographic Information Systems program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to address environmental and sustainability issues using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The program combines the strengths of both fields, allowing students to earn both the MS degree and the Graduate Certificate by completing 13 courses, rather than the 15 courses required if completing the programs separately.


Outline:

The program requires the completion of 13 courses, including:

  • Core Courses: Students must select four core courses from a list of eight options, including:
  • AS.420.601 Geological Foundations of Environmental Science
  • AS.420.603 Environmental Applications of GIS
  • AS.420.604 Hydrology & Water Resources
  • AS.420.608 Oceanic & Atmospheric Processes
  • AS.420.611 Principles & Methods of Ecology
  • AS.420.614 Environmental Policymaking and Policy Analysis
  • Electives: Students must select four ESP electives from a list of 30 options, including:
  • AS.420.605 Maritime Law and the Environment
  • AS.420.606 Climate Justice
  • AS.420.610 Sustainable Business
  • AS.420.612 Sustainability Science: Concepts and Challenges
  • AS.420.613 Forest Ecosystems
  • AS.420.615 Environmental Restoration
  • AS.420.616 Environmental Consequences of Conventional Energy Generation
  • AS.420.617 Managing Responsible Organizations for the Ecosystem
  • AS.420.618 Terrestrial and Marine Conservation Biology
  • AS.420.619 Climate Dynamics
  • AS.420.622 Ecotoxicology
  • AS.420.623 Freshwater Ecology & Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems
  • AS.420.624 Ocean Stewardship and Sustainability
  • AS.420.625 Ecology and Ecosystem Management in Coastal and Estuarine Systems
  • AS.420.627 Great Lakes Ecology and Management
  • AS.420.628 Ecology and Management of Wetlands
  • AS.420.629 Drinking Water, Sanitation & Health
  • AS.420.632 Air Quality Management and Policy
  • AS.420.637 Conservation Biology
  • AS.420.638 Coastal Zone Processes and Policy
  • AS.420.639 Landscape Ecology
  • AS.420.641 Natural Resources Law and Policy
  • AS.420.642 Public Lands-Private Interests: The Struggle for Common Ground
  • AS.420.643 U.S. Environmental History
  • AS.420.644 Sustainable Cities
  • AS.420.646 Transportation Policy and Smart Growth
  • AS.420.650 International Environmental Policy
  • AS.420.651 Environmental Risk in Decision Making
  • AS.420.654 Environmental & Natural Resource Economics
  • AS.420.656 Environmental Impact Assessment & Decision Methods
  • AS.420.659 Management for Environmental Results with Performance-based Measurement
  • AS.420.660 Strategies in Watershed Management
  • AS.420.665 Climate Change on the Front Lines: The Study of Adaptation in Developing Countries
  • AS.420.666 Community Development and Sustainability in developing countries
  • AS.420.667 Analysis of Environmental & Ecological Data
  • AS.420.668 Sustainable Food Systems
  • AS.420.669 Applied Sustainability
  • AS.420.670 Sustainability Leadership
  • AS.420.671 Global Land Use Change
  • AS.420.672 Environmental Ethics
  • AS.420.673 Ecology and Evolution of the Galapagos
  • AS.420.674 Applied Energy Policy in the 21st Century
  • AS.420.675 Geology and Tropical Ecology of Hawai’i
  • AS.420.676 Global Scarcity in Freshwater Systems: Crisis and Solutions
  • AS.420.677 Spatial Statistics
  • AS.420.679 International Water: Issues and Policies
  • AS.420.681 Climate Change Adaptation and Development in Nepal
  • AS.420.687 Science Communication and Policy Engagement
  • AS.420.690 Environmental Health
  • AS.420.703 Open Source GIScience for Environmental Research
  • AS.420.704 Practical Engineering Approaches to Climate Adaptation
  • AS.420.705 Natural Resources Sustainability: Field Study in Alaska
  • AS.420.738 Newfoundland and Labrador: A Journey Through Time
  • AS.420.800 Independent Research Project in Environmental Sciences and Policy
  • AS.420.805 Internship and Capstone Thesis
  • GIS Certificate: Students must complete five courses from a list of six options, including:
  • AS.430.600 Web GIS
  • AS.430.601 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • AS.430.604 Spatial Analytics
  • AS.430.606 Programming in GIS
  • AS.430.629 Drones in Geospatial Decision Making

Other:

At least one course must be taken in residence.

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