Graduate Program in Environmental Studies

Admission/Degree Requirements

Admission Requirements:

bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
2 letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic or professional work
undergraduate grade point average or GRE General Test scores indicative of preparedness for graduate studies
an interview with the director

All students must show evidence of proficiency in the use of computers through an undergraduate computer course or experience.

Entering students with degrees outside the natural sciences must succesfully complete:

1 year General Chemistry with lab (8 credits)

1 semester Organic Chemistry

and either

1 year General Biology with lab (8 credits)
or

1 year Geology/Earth Science with lab (8 credits)

These undergraduate courses may be completed concurrently with graduate courses during first year in the program.

Degree Requirements:

M.S. in Environmental Studies in one of two concentrations:

Environmental Science

Environmental Management

Thesis Track
5 core courses	15 credits
3 electives in concentration	9 credits
research and thesis	6 credits
Total:	30 credits

Internship Track
5 core courses	15 credits
5 electives (4 or 5 in concentration)	15 credits
internship with report	3 credits
Total:	33 credits

Dr. Lillian Hess
Director, Graduate Program in Environmental Studies
C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University
Brookville, NY 11548
phone: 516-299-2428 | fax: 516-299-4140
Email lhess@liu.edu

Long Island University

C.W. Post Campus