Program Overview
UNE's Environmental Studies 4+1 B.S./M.S. program allows students to earn both undergraduate and master's degrees in five years, saving time and money. The program includes 36 graduate credits, including a thesis project, and allows for up to 12 course credits to double-count towards both degrees. Graduates are prepared for careers in environmental education, alternative energy, and other fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
UNE’s Environmental Studies 4+1 B.S./M.S. program allows you to complete your undergraduate and master’s degrees in environmental studies in a total of five years, saving you both time and money. As a qualified UNE undergraduate, this track enables you to obtain an M.S. degree, in addition to your B.S., through an expedited process that begins during your senior year of undergraduate work. You'll complete much of your master's coursework during your fourth year, while also working on your thesis project. Your fifth year will be spent finishing your research and writing your thesis.
Outline:
Curriculum The B.S./M.S. degree in Environmental Studies requires a total of 36 graduate credits, including A minimum of 12 thesis/research credits (ENV 590) 2 credits of Graduate Seminar in Environmental Studies (ENV 599; 1 in the fourth and 1 in the fifth year) 3 credits of Research Methods (BIO 503) Up to 19 additional course credits (minimum of 12-course credits) Of the 12–19 additional course credits, a minimum of two classes must be offered through the Department of Environmental Studies.
Careers:
The career paths I explored varied, from teaching environmental education at facilities in Connecticut and Florida, to shifting towards the field of alternative energy. Chelsea Amaio, '10 Environmental Science