Graduate Degrees and Certificates
Learn about graduate degree and certificate programs supported by CRUE faculty.
Graduate Degrees
Master of Science in Environmental Science
The Master of Science degree in Environmental Science is offered by the Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences (BGES). This degree program prepares students for a wide range of professional careers that require knowledge of biology, chemistry, and earth sciences in order to address environmental issues. The program is open to both full-time and part-time students, and has options that are research intensive and not, with the latter dubbed the 'non-thesis option'. For course requirements, click here.
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering
This program is not currently accepting new admissions.
The Master of Science in Environmental Engineering degree is offered through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Washkewicz College of Engineering. Although this program is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree in engineering, non-engineering graduates also can take advantage of this program.
Master of Arts in Environmental Studies
This program is not currently accepting new admissions.
The Master of Arts in Environmental Studies is administered by the Levin College of Urban Affairs. This degree program prepares students for careers in environmental policy and management while providing students with a broad, interdisciplinary course of study. Developing and managing human institutions, organizations and behaviors that restore, protect, and sustain the environment requires careful study of both natural and human systems and their interdependence. This task is at the core of an environmental studies degree program.
Dual Degree programs: A Law Degree and a Master's Degree
In these dual degree programs, a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the CSU College of Law can be combined with a masters programs in Environmental Science (JD-MSES) or Environmental Engineering (JD-MSEE). Each option is designed to permit the student to complete both degrees over a maximum of four years instead of the five years that would normally be required to complete the two degrees separately. Students have a faculty advisor in each college who assists students in coordinating the programs. This program is designed for those students interested in pursuing careers that draw perspective and skills from environmental law and other disciplines, including policy and planning, or scientific research and knowledge, or engineering.
Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering
The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering is designed to provide training and professional development needs of practicing engineering professionals. The curriculum can be completed with a minimum of 13 credits of course work. If the participants are interested in pursuing graduate degree after completing the certificate program, these courses will count towards the partial fulfillment of MS in Environmental Engineering (MSEE) degree.
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Sustainability
The graduate certificate in Environmental Sustainability is based in the School of Urban Affairs. It requires a minimum of 4 courses, and will take 14-16 credits, depending on which courses are selected. The certificate program is comprised of required courses in environmental policy and administration, and environmental and sustainability planning, as well as elective courses in ecosystem science, environmental law, environmental finance, or ecological landscape planning.