Florida Gulf Coast University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Environmental Science M.S.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

FGCU upholds a strong emphasis on environmental issues, and places a unique importance on environmental sustainability. Our Master's program offers an integrated study of ecosystems (uplands, wetlands, estuaries and coastal systems), environmental education and public outreach. The core of the program focuses on: understanding the science of ecology, utilization of scientific methods and application of the concept of sustainability.

Accreditation:

Information on FGCU institutional accreditation is available at http://www.fgcu.edu/Provost/accreditation.html

Eligibility Requirements:

Cover letter including academic and career goals, statement of reserach goals, four year undergraduate degree, official undergraduate transcripts, GRE exam, minimum grade point average of 3.0 for upper division undergraduate coursrework of the last 60 hours of coursework and two letters of recommendation.

# of Credits Required:

36

International Student Requirements:

Cover letter including academic and career goals, statement of reserach goals, four year undergraduate degree, official undergraduate transcripts, GRE exam, minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) for international students, minimum grade point average of 3.0 for upper division undergraduate coursrework of the last 60 hours of coursework and two letters of recommendation.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

346 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

6300 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

12400 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Fringe Rural Area

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999