Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Applicants pursue a thesis program for a Master of Science degree. To be acceptable, the thesis must contain an original contribution to knowledge and be in form and of literary quality worthy of publication. In addition to the thesis, 24 semester hours of course work are required. Those expecting to continue into a Ph.D. program can either finish their Master degree or pass a Ph.D. qualifying exam after their fourth semester.
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This master’s degree prepares leaders to address complex conservation issues from local to global scales and is for those seeking to make a difference in the lives and ecosystems of our planet.
To meet the needs of the job market, UConn’s Law School, Natural Resources, and Geography departments offer an interdisciplinary Master of Energy & Environmental Management online degree.
Develop your skills in ecological research, quantitative analysis, GIS, and leadership to become an effective advocate for environmental conservation, education and justice. Apply for partial scholarships!