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Graduate Study in Environmental Science

General Information
Environmental science is a multidisciplinary field in which we try to understand environmental problems and find solutions to them. This field requires understanding of a number of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, hydrology and climatology.

The environmental science program was created to focus on the need for scientists to aid in the development of local, national, and international environmental policy.

M.S. areas of concentration include: ecology, environmental assessment, environmental biotechnology, environmental risk management, paleoecology-geology, and toxicology and industrial hygiene. A student may alternatively craft a specialized plan of study outside of these strength areas under the guidance of an academic advisor.

The master's degree may be completed with either a thesis or non-thesis option. Those choosing to prepare a thesis must complete 45 credits (including 6 - 9 credits awarded for the thesis). Students choosing the non-thesis option must complete coursework totaling 48 credits. Most courses carry three credits.

Susan Cole is the Graduate Coordinator for Environmental Science. Susan Cole can be reached by telephone at 215-895-2905 or e-mail at coless@drexel.edu. Her office is located in Room 109 of Disque Hall.