About the course

Combining lab and classroom experiences, the program offers an interdepartmental and multidisciplinary education to prepare you for the future. You will be able to expand on your undergraduate degree in environmental science, other natural or social sciences, engineering or health professions. The master's degree is designed with your goals in mind and prepare you for supervisory roles and professional advancement. Courses emphasize a risk-based approach to the solving of environmental problems. Evaluating alternative energy systems, finding solutions to environmental problems and understanding the effects of global climate change and pollution control are just some of the issues you'll tackle, gaining the knowledge needed to be employed in key positions addressing environmental impacts. Advance your career through our Environmental Science master's program and develop your expertise in an interdisciplinary field.

　　The Environmental Science program offers a multidisciplinary, interdepartmental graduate program leading to a Master of Science degree. The program office is housed in Moser Hall and is administered by the Department of Physics, Astronomy, Geology and Environmental Sciences. This pro?gram is intended for individuals who have undergraduate degrees in Environmental Science/sci?ence, other natural or social sciences, engineering, or health professions. It is designed to meet the needs of students and working professionals preparing for supervisory roles in environmen?tal science (research and management), with emphasis on a risk-based approach to the solving of environmental problems. The curriculum requires students to broaden their knowledge with core courses in Environmental Science, to deepen their expertise with elective courses, and to demonstrate their abilities to prepare a scholarly thesis. This degree will benefit students who are planning careers with regulatory agencies, regulatory compliance and management, research facilities, and consulting firms providing state-of-the-art assessment, management, and remediation. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$20,660

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Youngstown
Fall (August), 2024	Youngstown
Spring (January), 2025	Youngstown
Fall (August), 2025	Youngstown
Spring (January), 2026	Youngstown

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Youngstown State University

One year of college-level general chemistry with lab

　　One semester of calculus

　　A minimum of 15 semester hours of additional science courses with two of these additional courses containing a lab component (chemistry, biology, environmental science, geology, environmental engineering and/or physical geography).

　　An cumulative undergraduate minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for admission. Students with a GPA of under 3.0 could be considered for provisional admission.

　　Satisfactory performance on Graduate Record Examination (general test)

　　Three letters of recommendation.

　　Official (or certified copies) of transcripts or mark sheets

　　IELTS - 6.5

　　TOEFL IBT - 79-80

　　TOEFL PBT - 550

　　213 on the computer-based test

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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