Master of Science in Environmental Sciences

The Master of Science in Environmental Sciences is a multidisciplinary program. In addition to courses in chemistry and geology, there are opportunities for study in economics, geography, health sciences, management, and public administration. Students are admitted from numerous backgrounds, but generally with bachelor's degrees in scientific fields such as chemistry, geology, biology, or environmental science. This program is designed to provide a broad background in sciences relevant to the environment, and is designed so that it can potentially be completed in two years. The culminating experience in the M.S. in Environmental Sciences is either an internship coupled with an extended project and its defense, or a research thesis and defense of the thesis.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or universityCompletion of an undergraduate major in geology, chemistry, or associated fields with one year of general chemistry and one full-term course in organic chemistry, physics and basic calculus (or methods in calculus)Students with undergraduate degrees in unrelated fields or without all required courses are also encouraged to apply and to discuss provisional admission with the Graduate Coordinator or potential faculty mentors. Provisional admission may require completion of preparatory course work at CSUSB.A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 in all courses used for credit in the majorA personal statement explaining the student's preparation for graduate study, goals in the program, potential areas of research, possible advisors, and professional goals upon graduationSubmission of three confidential letters of recommendation from people who are in a position to make relevant comments on the student's intent and potential for success in the program. At least two of the letters should be from current or former college or university faculty familiar with the student's scholarship and related activities