Applied Environmental and Sustainability Studies, MA

The online Master of Arts in Applied Environmental and Sustainability Studies prepares graduates for positions in the corporate, government, and non-governmental worlds as a sustainability manager, corporate sustainability specialist, or one of many other fast growing environmental and sustainability professions.  

Students take a total of 30 credit hours of graduate course work (24 credits of course work and 6 credits of either capstone research or internship). Course work consists of three core courses (total of 9 credit hours), two skills courses (total of 6 credit hours), and three elective courses (total of 9 credit hours) to expand their skills, insights and engagement with Environmental and Sustainability Studies. This MA degree only offers non-thesis, plan B options: Upon completing these 24 credit hours, students take two courses for three credits each to prepare and implement their final Master’s research project under the supervision of faculty members. The MA also offers the alternate Plan B option of completing six credit hours of internship work under supervision of faculty members. All MA students will have a final oral examination. 

Admission Requirements

• CV or resume  

• Statement of Purpose (2-3 pages) 

• Writing Sample (optional) 

• Undergraduate transcript 

• A non-refundable $65 application fee ($75 for international applicants) 

• TOEFL or IELTS score (international applicants only). Minimum scores are listed on the graduate school’s admission page. 

• GRE or GMAT scores are NOT required for admission to this program.