The M.S. in Environmental Science, with a Major in Environmental
Systems Management, emphasizes management-oriented solutions
to environmental problems and regulatory compliance issues.
A minimum of 30 term-credit hours beyond the baccalaureate
degree is required. The program was specifically developed
to meet the needs of part-time students already working in
industry. Accordingly, the required 30 term-credit hours of
course work is interdisciplinary, stressing an integrated
approach to the field. All environmental and engineering management
graduate courses are offered with evening class times, and
via distance learning, to accommodate the busy schedules of
working professionals.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Science in one of the quantitative sciences
or mathematics, or in one of the engineering disciplines.
G.P.A. of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in previous undergraduate
and graduate study.
A minimum of one year of college-level calculus. An additional
half-year of differential equations is desirable.
A minimum of one year of college-level chemistry. An
additional half-year of organic chemistry is desirable.
Degree Requirements
30 term-credit hours, with a minimum graduate G.P.A. of 3.00
on a 4.00 scale. Additional articulation courses may be required
for students without an environmental, or closely related
quantitative science or engineering, undergraduate degree.
ENCE 7311 Environmental and Hazardous Waste Law
ENCE 7312 Risk Assessment and Health Effects
ENCE 7313 Environmental Chemistry and Biology
ENCE 7314 Environmental Regulations and Compliance
ENCE 7315 Integrated Waste Management
ENCE 7323 Project Management
ENCE 7331 Air Pollution Management and Engineering
ENCE 7350 Introduction to Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Elective (3 Term-credit Hours)
ENCE 7314 Environmental Regulations and Compliance
ENCE 7321 Physical and Chemical Waste Treatment
ENCE 7322 Biological Waste Treatment
ENCE 7332 Groundwater Hydrology and Contamination
ENCE 7334 Fate and Transport of Contaminants
ENCE 7335 Aerosol Sci., Engr., & Controls Systems Design
ENCE 7351 Introduction to Environmental Toxicology
ENCE 7352 Management of Radioactive Hazards
ENCE 7353 Environmental Epidemiology
