Program Overview

Environmental Science, M.S. Online

The University of West Florida's synchronous M.S. in Environmental Science program online non-thesis track provides advanced education and research in earth and environmental sciences, preparing students to solve contemporary environmental problems in the public and private sectors.

Program Details

• Next Start Date: May 11
• Credit Hours: 30
• Course Length: 16 weeks
• Estimated Program Length: 24–30 months

Why Study Environmental Science at UWF?

With flexibility in electives, UWF's environmental science program ensures that students can complete their M.S. while concentrating on courses that hold their interest. The program offers one-on-one communication with faculty through synchronous coursework, with many courses offered during convenient times in the late afternoon or early evening.

What You Will Learn

Throughout the program, students will learn key concepts in:

• Geographic information science
• Soil science
• Coastal science
• Meteorology/climatology
• Human-environment interactions
• Environmental planning, policy, and politics The program will also build upon foundational proficiencies in:
• Chemistry
• Geosciences
• Geographic information systems
• Remote sensing

Careers & Outcomes

With comprehensive knowledge in environmental science, graduates can pursue careers as:

• Environmental scientists
• GIS professionals
• Urban planners
• Natural resource managers
• Conservation scientists
• Hydrologists
• Teachers

Courses & Requirements

The master's in environmental science non-thesis online track requires:

• A core of 9 credit hours
• 21 credit hours of electives

Required Core Courses (9 credit hours)

• EVR 6930 - Special Topics in Environmental Sciences
• GEO 6936 - Graduate Seminar
• GEO 6118 - Research Design

Other Required Courses (21 credit hours)

The non-thesis track entails a total of 30 credit hours, of which 15 must be at the 6000-level and may include up to 3 credit hours of internship. The remaining hours must be at the 5000-level or higher.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, students must have:

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
• An institutional undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of coursework in the baccalaureate degree
• Completion of the Foundational Proficiencies as a condition of admission to the program, including:
  • A college-level course in chemistry
  • Two upper-level science courses in the geo-, earth, or environmental sciences
  • Two upper-level techniques courses (e.g., GIS, aerial photo interpretation, remote sensing, field methods, analytical chemistry, and instrumental analysis)
  • An upper-level course in statistics or quantitative methods

Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour

• In-state Tuition: $384.60 per credit hour
• Full Out-of-state Tuition: $1,044.24 per credit hour
• 90% Out-of-state Tuition: $478.83 per credit hour Tuition waivers cover up to 90% of the non-resident portion of tuition and are available to non-Florida residents admitted to online campus programs.

Alabama, Military & Financial Aid

• Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition: Residents of Alabama are eligible for a reduced out-of-state tuition rate.
• Military & Veterans: The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents, and veteran students.
• UWF Financial Assistance: The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options, including loans, scholarships, and grants for degree-seeking students.