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Master of Environmental Studies

The online Master of Environmental Studies (MEnv) from Virginia Wesleyan University offers environmental professionals the opportunity to pursue their passion and take their career to the next level. Combining a rigorous academic foundation in environmental studies with coursework that develops practical, real-world skills in the field, the program helps environmental professionals gain the key skills, experiences, and credentials to advance in their careers.

Degree Overview

Between ongoing environmental challenges and the adoption of sustainability and resilience practices by governments, organizations, and businesses, the demand for skilled environmental professionals across all sectors is growing exponentially. The curriculum features core classes about environmental problem-solving, environmental policy, sustainability assessment, resilience planning, and the emerging field of environmental justice, as well as coursework in climate change, water resources management, and business.

Program Details

• Next Start Date: Not specified
• Total Degree Credit Hours: 31
• Program Length: 2 years or less
• Cost Per Credit Hour: $515

Course Information

The online Master of Environmental Studies degree program requires the completion of 10 courses at three credit hours each and a one credit capstone proposal course.

Environmental Core

• ENVS 505 - Environmental Problems & Solutions
• ENVS 515 - Environmental Policy, Law, & Permitting
• ENVS 525 - Sustainability Assessment & Measurement
• ENVS 535 - Ethics, Justice, and the Environment

Business Core

• MBE 520 - Ethical Management in a Global Environment
• Choose one of the following:
  • MBE 561: Applied Leadership Theory
  • MBE 570: Organizational Psychology and Behavior
  • MBE 581: Negotiations

Science Applications

• ENVS 545: Climate Change and Resilience
• ENVS 555: Water Resources Management

Practical Experience

• ENVS 565: Communication for Environmental Professionals
• ENVS 605: Environmental Capstone Proposal
• ENVS 675: Professional Environmental Capstone

Career Outcomes

• Environmental Specialists: Use the principles of hydrology, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems.
• Sustainability Analyst: Use a variety of research methods to analyze, report, and provide recommendations for government or corporate sustainability projects and programs.
• Environmental Advocate and Outreach Specialist: Employed by businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits in providing outreach to the public, lawmakers, and grant-funding organizations.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the online Master of Environmental Studies program at Virginia Wesleyan University, students must:

1. Complete the online application.
2. Provide official academic transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges and universities previously attended. If more than one institution has been attended, the cumulative GPA for all coursework attempted must be 2.7 or higher. In addition, the GPA earned at the institution at which the bachelor's degree was awarded must be 2.7 or higher.
3. Have a bachelor's degree (or one anticipated before starting the program).

Financial Aid

There may be financial aid options available to students when they apply for an online program at Virginia Wesleyan University.