DEGREE-SEEKING STATUS

The Environmental Science Master Degree Program is designed to serve students with a baccalaureate degree in environmental science, biology, or chemistry. Students with degrees in other areas are encouraged to apply. Departmental graduate advisors will establish background courses needed for progression. 

1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
2. An official transcript from the baccalaureate institution, and official transcripts for all graduate work taken at other institutions.
3. Three letters of recommendation from people who can attest that the applicant is likely to be successful in graduate level academic work. All recommendations must arrive in unopened envelopes with the reference's signature across the envelope flap.
4. Scores from the Graduate Record Examination General Test taken within five years prior to the date of admission. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score at or above 950 cumulative on the Verbal and Quantitative sections is preferred. GRE scores are used as one of several indicators of the applicant's ability to succeed in graduate studies. For applicants already holding a master’s degree, the GRE may be waived by permission of the Director of Graduate Studies. A letter to the Director of Graduate Studies requesting a waiver is required.
   

NON-DEGREE STATUS

Students seeking non-degree admission status must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Non-degree students are limited to 12 hours of graduate study. Up to 12 credits of graduate study may be applied to the graduate degree should a non-degree student apply and be accepted to degree-seeking status. Should a non-degree student desire additional courses beyond the 12-credit limit, he or she may petition the Program Coordinator for a waiver of this limit. Non-degree seeking students must meet the prerequisites before enrolling in a graduate course or obtain the consent of the instructor.

To receive a graduate application, contact the Office of Graduate Studies or visit the Admissions web site and apply online.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) INFORMATION >