Program Overview

Public Policy and Sustainable Development & Conservation Biology, Master of Public Policy and Master of Science (dual degree) (M.P.P. and M.S.)

The College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences and the School of Public Policy offer a dual program of studies leading to both the MPP and the Master of Science in Sustainable Development & Conservation Biology. This program is designed to address the increasing complexity of environmental problems, which require graduates who are well-grounded in the natural and life sciences, the workings of the public, private, and non-government sectors, and the key policy analysis tools and concepts.

Program Overview

• The dual program allows students to complete both degrees in less time and at less cost than if the degrees were obtained separately.
• Students can double-count some credits taken in one program towards the other program, resulting in a total of 60 credits in the dual program versus 48 in the policy school and 39 in the M.S. program, thus saving 27 credits.
• The requirements of both degree programs must be met.

Admission Requirements

• Candidates must separately apply to the dual degree program in both the M.S. program and the policy school.
• If admitted by only one program, the student may enroll in that program.

Degree Requirements

• For further discussion of admission and degree requirements, students may consult each school's website.
• The dual program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of public policy and sustainable development & conservation biology, preparing them for careers in environmental analysis and policy.