Overview
Our society, and California State University Stanislaus in particular, has an urgent need for professionals with deep ecological insight who can manage systems to ensure the long-term sustainability of human and ecosystem health.
Learning outcomes
The M.S. in Master of Science in Ecology and Sustainability is a thesis-based, 2 year degree program with two possible concentrations: (1) Ecological Conservation, and (2) Ecological Economics. Students study and conduct field and laboratory research in a variety of systems, including nearby habitats such as wetlands, grasslands, rivers, oak forests, and marine ecosystems, as well as in agricultural lands, urban areas, restored ecosystems, and social/economic systems.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Writing in Environmental Science
- Ecosystem Services and Ecology
- Restoration Ecology
- Research Design for Ecologists
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Sustainable Development Ecology View 182 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate/Graduate degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 in last 60 units completed
- 18 units of upper-division Child Development or related coursework with minimum GPA of 3.0
- Successful completion of writing section of GRE with a score of 3.5
Tuition Fee
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International
15638 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15638 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
8506 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8506 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Turlock
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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