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    Dec 05, 2025  
Spring 2026 Update

Environmental Studies, M.S.


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NY State Program Code: 23534
HEGIS Code: 0420.00
CIP Code: 03.0103
(33 Credits)

The Master of Science in Environmental Studies requires 33 total credits for completion.

Requirements


Environmental Studies, M.S. graduate students must have a graduate faculty advisor and form a committee of at least three faculty members. The thesis research course will be completed in the final semester under the faculty advisor’s guidance.  

Core Courses


(9 credits)

The following courses are required for the M.S. in Environmental Studies. ENV 500 is typically taken in the first semester. Three credits of either ENV 791 or ENV 798 are a prerequisite for ENV 799. Faculty permission is required for ENV 799.

Variable Electives


(Minimum of 24 credits)

In consultation with your graduate advisor, select 24 credits from the courses below. A minimum of 12 credits must be from Environmental Studies / ENV (0125) courses.

Environmental Studies


ENV (0125)

Political Science


POL (0158)

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