Master of Science in Climate Science and Solutions
“I
have seen the challenges resulting from what I consider to be a severe shortage
of individuals who are educated and trained to effectively work in greenhouse
gas and climate change fields.”—Ann Bowles, Senior Program Manager, American
National Standards Institute, Greenhouse Gases Program
In this interdisciplinary Professional Science Master’s (PSM)
degree, you will learn to translate knowledge in this fundamental area into a
rewarding career in:
- climate change science
- the policy, economics, and technology of climate
change mitigation and adaptation
- greenhouse gas management
You will select electives to tailor your degree toward
biological, engineering, social, policy, or economic approaches to climate
solutions.
A key feature of our program is a 6-credit summer internship. You will work with your adviser to design or
identify an internship position with a private firm, non-governmental
organization (NGO), or government agency. The on-site experience and employment
contacts you gain from this internship will prepare you for a professional
position in this field.
Degree requirements
For this non-thesis master’s program, you will take 36
credits:
- 15 credit hours for the program core
- 15 credit hours, in consultation with an
adviser of supplemental courses
- six credit hours of fieldwork experience
For more details about specific courses and
requirements, see the program of study and the academic catalog.
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Find out how to apply for admission to our program.
