Environmental and Forest Biology - MS

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Syracuse, New York

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Program Setting

Department of Environmental and Forest Biology

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 31
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Master's - MS
Master's Type: Thesis
Minimum Credits: 30
Typical Length: Data Not Avail.
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: Data Not Avail.
Category: Botany - Ecology - Forestry - Wildlife Science - Environmental Education - Biology
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Concentrations
  • Chemical Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Ecology
  • Entomology
  • Environmental Interpretation
  • Environmental Physiology
  • Fish and Wildlife Biology & Management
  • Forest Pathology and Mycology
  • Plant Science and Biotechnology
Description

The critical importance of natural resources and environmental quality to modern society demands that aspiring biologists both understand natural ecosystems and learn to be effective problem solvers. The Department of Environmental and Forest Biology is committed to ensuring these educational outcomes.

The department offers a dynamic array of professional opportunities in biology via course work enriched by an active program of research. Through a suite of electives in addition to a required core, undergraduate students may customize their studies toward a particular field of interest. Graduate students may pursue master's or doctoral degrees within several areas of study.

The master of science degree entails a research-based thesis (6-12 credits of thesis research) in addition to 18-24 credits of graduate coursework (including special research topics and at least three seminars) for a total of at least 30 graduate credits. Students earning a M.S. degree find a much wider range of job options that have greater responsibilities and pay compared to jobs that require only a B.S. degree. Many jobs at the M.S. level require an ability to perform research. Students interested in research-type positions in government, non-profit organizations, and academic and industry settings should pursue a M.S., rather than M.P.S. degree. Additionally, although not required by many graduate schools, a M.S. degree is often a key step toward earning a Ph.D.

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $11,550
Tuition Per Credit: $963
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $5,655
Tuition Per Credit: $472
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.

Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
Data Not Avail.
Eligibility for Graduate Teaching Assistantships: Two years (four semesters).
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Due to COVID-19 outbreak, program details may have changed. Please check with department to confirm program details.
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Other Programs In Department:
Environmental and Forest Biology - MPS Environmental and Forest Biology - PhD
Category: Botany - Ecology - Forestry - Wildlife Science - Environmental Education - Biology
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