MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy/Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
The use of geographic information systems has become standard for many professionals and is one of the most powerful and versatile tools for solving today's environmental and sustainability issues. To enable students to exploit the complementary nature of the fields, we have eliminated the overlap between the MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy and the graduate certificate in GIS. This enables students to earn both the MS degree and the graduate certificate by completion of a total of 13 courses rather than the 15 courses that would be required to complete the programs separately. At least one course must satisfy the residency requirement. Interested students, including those already enrolled in either program, should apply to both the MS in ESP and the Certificate in GIS program concurrently.
Please note that this entry is for currently enrolled students only. The Certificate in Geographic Information Systems program is not currently accepting new students.
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PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Please note that this entry is for currently enrolled students only. The Certificate in Geographic Information Systems program is not currently accepting new students.
Program Requirements
Students pursuing the MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy and Certificate in Geographic Information Systems must complete:
- Four MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy program customizable core courses
- Four MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy program electives
- Five GIS certificate courses
Please note that this entry is for currently enrolled students only. The Certificate in Geographic Information Systems program is not currently accepting new students.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses - Customizable | ||
| At least one course must be in residence. | ||
| Select four of the following: | ||
| Geological Foundations of Environmental Science | ||
| Environmental Applications of GIS | ||
| Hydrology & Water Resources | ||
| Oceanic & Atmospheric Processes | ||
| Principles & Methods of Ecology | ||
| Environmental Policymaking and Policy Analysis | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select any four ESP electives as listed below: | ||
| Maritime Law and the Environment | ||
| Climate Justice | ||
| Sustainable Business | ||
| Sustainability Science: Concepts and Challenges | ||
| Forest Ecosystems | ||
| Environmental Restoration | ||
| Managing Responsible Organizations for the Ecosystem | ||
| Climate Dynamics | ||
| Ecotoxicology | ||
| Freshwater Ecology & Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems | ||
| Ocean Stewardship and Sustainability | ||
| Ecology and Ecosystem Management in Coastal and Estuarine Systems | ||
| Ecology and Management of Wetlands | ||
| Drinking Water,Sanitation & Health | ||
| Air Quality Management and Policy | ||
| Conservation Biology | ||
| Coastal Zone Processes and Policy | ||
| Landscape Ecology | ||
| Natural Resources Law and Policy | ||
| Public Lands-Private Interests:The Struggle for Common Ground | ||
| U.S. Environmental History | ||
| Sustainable Cities | ||
| Transportation Policy and Smart Growth | ||
| International Environmental Policy | ||
| Environmental Risk in Decision Making | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Environmental Impact Assessment & Decision Methods | ||
| Management for Environmental Results with Performance-based Measurement | ||
| Strategies in Watershed Management | ||
| Climate Change on the Front Lines: The Study of Adaptation in Developing Countries | ||
| Analysis of Environmental & Ecological Data | ||
| Sustainable Food Systems | ||
| Applied Sustainability | ||
| Sustainability Leadership - Costa Rica | ||
| Global Land Use Change | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Ecology and Evolution of the Galapagos | ||
| Applied Energy Policy in the 21st Century | ||
| Geology and Tropical Ecology of Hawai’i | ||
| Global Scarcity in Freshwater Systems: Crisis and Solutions | ||
| Spatial Statistics | ||
| International Water: Issues and Policies | ||
| Science Communication and Policy Engagement | ||
| Environmental Health | ||
| Open Source GIScience for Environmental Research | ||
| Practical Engineering Approaches to Climate Adaptation | ||
| Natural Resources Sustainability: Field Study in Alaska | ||
| Internship and Capstone Thesis | ||
| GIS Certificate | ||
| Web GIS | ||
| Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | ||
| Spatial Analytics | ||
| Programming in GIS | ||
| Drones in Geospatial Decision Making | ||