About MES Students
MES students come from a variety of backgrounds.
About two-thirds of Evergreen's MES students have undergraduate degrees in the natural sciences, primarily biology or environmental studies; the remainder have degrees in the social sciences - economics, political science, sociology, anthropology - humanities and the arts. Some come directly from undergraduate work, others bring work or volunteer experience in diverse areas. MES students have ranged in age from 22 to well over 60. We are also privileged to have at least one international student enroll each year. The students and faculty report that this diversity of backgrounds, experience and ages contributes significantly to their overall learning.
MES students are admitted as a cohort.
Each entering class of 40-45 students takes the core sequence as a group. Students develop a cohesive and cooperative approach to learning that cannot be matched by taking a scattering of individual courses. Continuing students work to integrate their first-year colleagues into a strong, supportive learning community of about 100 students overall, dedicated to increasing their knowledge and understanding of the many facets of professional environmental work.