Overview
We offer state of the art science courses in toxicology, ecology, anthropology, environmental chemistry, environmental geology, paleontology, geomorphology, hydrology, and geography.
At Columbus State University we offer a Natural Sciences - Environmental Science Thesis Option. Because many aspects of our environmental problems are inherently societal issues, we also have courses in Environmental Law and Regulation; Culture and the Environmental; Human Ecology; Land-Use and Waste Management; and Water Resources Management. With such a diversity of course offerings and flexible curriculum, each student can design a unique program suited to his or her individual goals.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key concepts, principles, theories, and methods with in the core discipline of the Natural Sciences: biology, chemistry, environmental science, and geosciences.
- Employ critical and analytical thinking in application of the scientific method, including formulating and testing hypotheses, designing experiments, analyzing data, interpreting results, and drawing conclusions.
- Report orally and in writing research results and conclusions according to accepted standards of the chosen area of core study.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Hydrology
- Environmental Geology
- Environmental Chemistry
- Oceanography
- Geomorphology
- Climate and Global Change
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences View 239 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, demonstrated excellent preparation in the Biological, Chemical, Environmental and/or Geological Sciences or permission of the program director.
- Undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- A minimum combined score of 290 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Exam. The GRE must have been taken in the last five years.
- A one page statement of experience and interests.
- Two letters of reference. References should come from persons familiar with the applicant's academic or professional experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
2520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1260 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Columbus
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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