This degree prepares graduates for careers in post-secondary education, where research is among the professional expectations, and for careers in scientific research in the public and private sectors. Unique to this degree is its interdisciplinary focus. Each student’s program originates in a major discipline, is complemented by coursework from other scientific disciplines, and culminates in a dissertation that draws from more than one discipline. Each student will participate in an interdisciplinary research colloquium every semester in residence and will present his/her research at several meetings of the colloquium. Students develop the skills necessary to pursue complex questions in Environmental Science that requires an interdisciplinary approach. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School.
At least 60% of credits across all courses and years must come from 600- or 700-level courses.