University of West Florida

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.- Environmental Science (thesis or non-thesis options)

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Environmental Studies offers a program of study leading to the Master of Science in Environmental Science. The program provides advanced research and educational opportunities in the earth (geo) and environmental sciences. Departmental areas of concentration include coastal science, contaminant hydrogeology, geographic information science, hydrogeology, Climatology/Atmospheric Science and Vegetation Dynamics, and soils science. The program includes a thesis and non-thesis option, both of which provide a foundation for employment in the private and public sectors of the environmental fields. In addition, the thesis option prepares students for advanced study leading to the doctoral degree.

Accreditation:

The University of West Florida is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association.

Eligibility Requirements:

The applicant must meet the following minimum departmental admission requirements for regular admission:

*University application and processing fee
*Official Transcripts

*Official GRE-minimum 450 verbal; 550 quantitative

*Submission of a formal letter of interest, background, and professional goals

*Submission of three letters of recommendation by individuals in professionally relevant fields (waived for graduates of UWF Department of Environmental Studies)

*Submission of current curriculum vita (CV)/résumé

*Completion of the Foundational Proficiencies as a condition of admission to the program

International Student Requirements:

*Submission of International Graduate Application and Application Processing Fee *Submission of official college transcripts for each institution attended *Submission of official credential evaluation *Submission of english proficiency test official scores *Meet the immigration requirements *Meet the health requirements *Submission of all departmental requirements

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999