Overview

The Environmental Studies program offered by Florida Gulf Coast University accommodates those already employed in the field, those recently completing an undergraduate degree, or anyone desiring new or enriched training in environmental management, policy or education.

Our program provides students with professional experience while acquiring a graduate degree. Students are required to complete a professional internship with a local agency or environmental organization. The program also permits already employed environmental professionals to adopt their current professional responsibilities into their internship.

The Environmental Studies Program prepares graduates students for careers and leadership positions in a variety of fields. Graduates will have advanced education that opens the doors to a wide range of career possibilities in organizations such as:

Environmental agencies of local, state, and federal government.

Consulting firms who work with those agencies in assessing environmental programs, and with private firms who want to be good stewards toward the environment or want to evaluate their environmental impacts.

Non-government organizations dedicated to protecting the environment, who need skills in assessing environmental systems, designing programs for environmental protection, and critical analysis of public policies.

Non-traditional environmental educational facilities and programs, providing children through adult-level education in informal, public settings.

Graduates with M.A. in Environmental Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University will be able to:

An understanding of, and the ability to apply, the scientific method, and the capacity to design and conduct a relevant research investigation using qualitative and quantitative techniques;

The ability to understand and apply systems analysis and simulation modeling techniques to environmental education, management, or research;

Advanced ability to use appropriate technologies (statistical analyses, geographic information systems, field and laboratory techniques);

An understanding of geologic, biological, chemical, physical, and evolutionary processes and their impact on ecosystems;

A strong foundation in ecological principles and their application to the description and interpretation of environmental systems;

Knowledge of local plant and animal communities and ecosystem dynamics, and the ability to translate this understanding to regional and global levels;

Expertise in a limited group of organisms, or ecosystems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Estuarine Ecology

Advanced Ecology

Environmental Education

Natural Resource Management

Land-Use Planning

Environmental Policy

Microbial Ecology

Conservation Paleobiology

Limnology

Biological Oceanography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Myers Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

FGCU graduate application

Official academic transcripts from every college or university attended

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution

Cover letter of introduction including your academic, career goals and research interests

At least three letters of recommendation from people familiar with your academic and research potential and/or professional experience

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25916 USD / year

≈ 25916 USD / year
Out-of-State

25916 USD / year

≈ 25916 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6720 USD / year

≈ 6720 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Myers Beach

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Graduates with M.A. in Environmental Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University will be able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fort Myers Beach

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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