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University of Minnesota Science, Technology and Environmental Policy 225 Humphrey Center, 301 19th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55455 US   Phone: 1-612-626-7229 Fax: 1-612-626-0002   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Science Technology and Environmental Policy; Master of Public Policy On Campus   MS students are taught to analyze and design policies for appropriate promotion and regulation of science and technology regionally, nationally, and internationally. The MS program requires 40 semester credits, including approximately 21 required core credits. Six additional credits can be used to complement a student's previous training, such as appropriate courses in science or its history or philosophy for those with social science backgrounds or appropriate courses in the social sciences for those with natural science backgrounds. Students may elect either a Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis) program. For those pursuing a Plan A program, the master's thesis will be awarded 10 credits and students must complete a minimum of three additional credits. For those pursuing a Plan B program, 13 credits of additional electives must be chosen in consultation with their advisers. Plan B students also complete a Plan B paper. Although no internship is required, many students complete a professional internship between their two years of study.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees B.S. in natural or physical sciences or engineering.  Pre-Requisite Courses Calculus, statistics, microeconomics.  International Student Requirements TOEFL - minimum score of 600 (paper), 250 (computer) or 100 (internet)  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience 10-20% of students come straight from undergrad. On average, students have 3-5 years of work experience.   Volunteer Experience Most students have significant volunteer, community service, and/or leadership experience.  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: