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Master of Science Environmental Science
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Since 1997, some thirty-seven graduates have earned their Master of Environmental Science Degree from the University of Guam’s Graduate Environmental Science Program. Ninety percent are working in environmental science or have gone on to pursue doctoral degrees in environmental science or related fields.
Two Tracks: Research & Professional
The program offers two tracks:
- Research track for those who intend to pursue a scientific research career in environmental science or a related field, and
- Professional track for those who plan to do applied, professional work in industry, government, or education
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Ulithi Lagoon, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, Caroline Islands.
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Admission criteria and coursework requirements are the same for each track. The difference is that the research track is capped by a traditional research thesis, whereas the professional track requires completion of an equivalent internship, project, or coursework option.
Three Sub-disciplines:
Biology-Ecology, Geosciences-Engineering, Economics-Management-Law
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Mokil Atoll, Pohnpei State, Federated States of
Micronesia, Caroline Islands.
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Environmental science is an applied interdisciplinary science directed at understanding and predicting the effects of natural processes on the well-being of humans and human communities, and at understanding and predicting how natural systems are affected by and respond to human activities. The objectives of its application are to promote public safety, health, and welfare; the efficient and sustainable use of natural resources; and the preservation, conservation, and restoration of valued natural public assets.
Our curriculum is built around three major sub-disciplines of environmental science: biology-ecology, geosciences-engineering, and economics-management-law. You may build your program around any of the three sub-disciplines, whether you elect to follow the research or professional track. Each sub-discipline is represented by a number of elective courses. The core curriculum contains one course in each sub-discipline, so although your program is centered on a single sub-discipline, you will complete the program with sufficiently broad interdisciplinary training to pursue any interest or tackle any challenge that you are likely to encounter in your future scientific or professional work. |
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