Master of Environmental Studies

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About Master of Environmental Studies

• MES integrates the study of the biological, physical and social sciences with public policy
• Its core curriculum explores the interactions among environmental problems, policy responses and environmental science 
• Electives and a thesis project allow students to develop specialized skills and knowledge in areas of their choice
• Faculty members come from biological, physical, social science, providing a full understanding of environmental issues
• The program is centered on highly participatory evening classes that accommodate full- or part-time students
• MES alumni combine an interdisciplinary understanding of environmental sciences with the skills and wisdom to intelligently address environmental problems
• Many alumni are employed in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, while others continue their graduate study in related Ph. D. programs