Online Courses in Master of Science in Environmental Studies
The goal of the Online Master of Science in Environmental Studies (MES) Program is the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge in the interdisciplinary field of environmental studies. Graduates use their knowledge in the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. Graduates learn how to prevent and control environmental problems, address the interaction of the environment and agriculture, provide habitat restoration plans, find approaches to address the impacts of fluctuating climates and land use, advise policymakers, determine data collection and analysis techniques, and work to protect the air, water, and soil for the sustainability of ecosystems and human health. These issues are often addressed across a range of ecosystems, including forest, wetland, and agricultural, in urban and rural areas.
The Online MES program is made up of 36 credits, including 24-30 hours of coursework, with capstone project hours making up the remainder.
MES Courses |
Required Online Courses:
ENV 501
ENV 502
ENV 503
ENV 506/PSY 503
ENV 511
ENV 699Intro to Environmental Studies
Population and Community Ecology
Student Team Project
Experimental Design and Applied Statistics/Intermediate Statistics
Energy and the Environment
MES Capstone Project
Elective Online Courses (pick six):
| ENV 508 ENV 513 ENV 515 ENV 516 ENV 517 ENV 519 ENV 525 ENV 550 ENV 551 ENV 555 ENV 560 ENV 565 ENV 585 ENV 589 AQU 522 AQU 552 |
Intro to GIS Aquatic Ecology Environmental Ethics Environmental Justice Environmental and Resource Economics Sustainable Agriculture Systems Organic Agriculture Human Health and the Environment Livestock Production Practices Food Microbiology and Safety Agricultural and Environmental Policy Environmental Law Special Topics Remote Sensing of the Environment Aquaponics Principles of Aquaculture Aquaponics |
MES Certificates |
The MES program offers two online certificate programs to allow students to focus on specific areas of environmental studies which will assist in greater job readiness and competitiveness of students after graduation.
Online Certificate in Environmental Policy and Decision Making (12 credit hours required)
Students will develop basic skills in in acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting complex legal issues associated with policy and decision making.
Courses:
| ENV 515 ENV 516 ENV 560 ENV 565 |
Environmental Ethics Environmental Justice Agricultural and Environmental Environmental Law |
Online Certificate in Environmental Agriculture (12 credit hours required)
Students will develop basic skills in Environmental Agriculture principles and practices. The overall impact of this certificate program will give students experiences within a broad conceptual framework for more sustainable agriculture systems.
Courses:
| ENV 519 ENV 525 |
Sustainable Ag Systems Organic Agriculture |
Pick two of the following:
| ENV 508 AQU 522 ENV 551 AQU 552 |
Introduction to GIS Principles of Aquaculture Livestock Production Practices Aquaponics |