Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences Graduate Program
The field of environmental science encompasses all regulatory areas that work to protect human health through applied science, create a sustainable balance between society and the environment, and develop preventative healthcare methods.
The Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences Graduate Program offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.
A graduate degree in environmental sciences provides opportunities to contribute to our field in impactful ways. Through comprehensive research and interdisciplinary studies, our students are challenged to address a wide-ranging assortment of rapidly changing environmental issues and concerns that are posing significant tests to the world today.
The University's Environmental Sciences Ph.D. is research-focused and a multidisciplinary degree track. The program encourages students to adapt the course of study to their academic interests. Successful students will practice applied science that addresses real world problems such as:
- Health-based issues
- Environmental contamination
- Remediation of environmental damage
- Air quality
- Agricultural sustainability
- Nutrition and nutritional health and sustainability
- Renewable resource issues
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Prepare to lead the management of natural resources and keep up with rapid changes in applications and methodology by earning an Ecosystem Management degree or certificate online through Penn State World Campus.
Prepare for a vibrant career designing solutions to the world's environmental issues. Study when and where you want with 8 online start dates each year. Learn more today!