Ecology, Evolution, and Earth Systems MS

Major: Ecology, Evolution, and Earth Systems
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 45.0 
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.1310
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9121; 19-1031

About the Program

The Ecology, Evolution, and Earth Systems program is multidisciplinary and includes a variety of basic and applied fields including ecology, evolutionary biology, environmental and earth systems science.  Potential coursework in the program covers a broad set of fields.

The program's areas of focus include ecology, biodiversity, conservation, environmental chemistry and assessment, and paleoecology-geology. A student may alternatively craft a specialized plan of study outside of these strength areas under the guidance of an academic advisor.

Additional Information

For more information about this major, visit the Ecology, Evolution and Earth Systems web page.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the MS program are judged on the basis of academic excellence and the alignment of their academic interests with those of the faculty in the department.

Degree Requirements  

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Graduate electives can be chosen from Biology (BIO), Geoscience (GEO), Environmental Engineering (ENVE), Environmental Policy (ENVP), and Environmental Science (ENVS), including up to 6.0 credits of ENVS 797. Course substitutions may be made with courses from other departments but must receive prior departmental approval to be counted toward the degree.

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Thesis students may take up to 12.0 credits of research.

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Graduate electives can be chosen from Biology (BIO), Geoscience (GEO), Environmental Engineering (ENVE), Environmental Policy (ENVP), and Environmental Science (ENVS). Course substitutions may be made with courses from other departments but must receive prior departmental approval to be counted toward the degree.

Sample Plan of Study  

Without Thesis

With Thesis