Ecology, Evolution, and Earth Systems PhD

Major: Ecology, Evolution, and Earth Systems
Degree Awarded: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 90.0 
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.1310
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9121; 19-1031

About the Program

Environmental science is a multidisciplinary field in which we try to understand environmental problems and find solutions to them. This field requires understanding of a number of disciplines.

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.

Admission Requirements  

Applicants to the doctoral program are judged on the basis of academic excellence and the alignment of their research interests with those of the faculty in the department. Prospective PhD students are welcome to contact the program to discuss their research interests.

Degree Requirements  

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Graduate electives may be any graduate Biology (BIO), Geoscience (GEO), Environmental Policy (ENVP), or Environmental Science (ENVS) course. Course substitutions and electives may be made with courses from other departments; however, courses taken outside the department must receive prior departmental approval to be counted toward the degree.

Sample Plan of Study 

Post-Bachelor's Plan of Study

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Students continue enrolling in ENVS 797 and ENVS 864 until they complete their dissertation requirements, typically resulting in a five-year program with more than the minimum number of required credits. 

Post-Master's Plan of Study

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Students continue enrolling in ENVS 797 and ENVS 864 until they complete their dissertation requirements, typically resulting in a five-year program with more than the minimum number of required credits.