{"id":3965,"date":"2026-02-25T19:27:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/degrees\/?p=3965&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=3965"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:27:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:27:21","slug":"environmental-science-ms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/environmental-science-ms\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Science, M.S."},"content":{"rendered":"    <article class=\"degree-shortcode-display degree-entry layout-v2 post-9856\">\n        <header class=\"degree-page-header\">\n            <h1 class=\"entry-title degree-program-name\">Masters in Environmental Science<\/h1>\n        <\/header>\n\n        <div class=\"degree-layout-main-sidebar\">\n            <aside class=\"degree-sidebar\" aria-label=\"Program information and actions\">\n                <div class=\"hot-buttons\">\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                    <section class=\"degree-sidebar-widget program-facts-widget\">\n        <h2 class=\"widget-title\">\n            <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                class=\"widget-title-button\"\n                id=\"degree-program-facts-trigger\"\n                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                aria-controls=\"degree-program-facts-panel\"\n            >\n                <span class=\"widget-title-text\">Program Facts<\/span>\n                <span class=\"widget-title-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div\n            class=\"widget-content\"\n            id=\"degree-program-facts-panel\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"degree-program-facts-trigger\"\n                    >\n                        <dl class=\"degree-facts-list\">\n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-college\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">College<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">\n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cosm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                            College of Science and Mathematics                                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-major\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Major<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">Environmental Science<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-level\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Degree Level<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">Master&#039;s<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                                                <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-modalities\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Delivery Format<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">\n                                    <ul class=\"modality-list fact-value-list\">\n                                                                                    <li>On-Campus<\/li>\n                                                                                    <li>100% Online<\/li>\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                <\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-campuses\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Campuses &amp; Locations<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">\n                                    <ul class=\"location-list fact-value-list\">\n                                                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/about\/stephenville-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                                        Stephenville                                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                                    <li>\n                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                                        Online                                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                <\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-credit-hours\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Credit Hours<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">33-36<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-duration\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Duration<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">2+ Years<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/dl>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    \n                \n                    <section class=\"degree-sidebar-widget tuition-fees-widget\">\n        <h2 class=\"widget-title\">\n            <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                class=\"widget-title-button\"\n                id=\"degree-tuition-fees-trigger\"\n                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                aria-controls=\"degree-tuition-fees-panel\"\n            >\n                <span class=\"widget-title-text\">Tuition &amp; 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With both thesis and non-thesis options available, this degree works for students in any stage of their careers.<\/p><p>With af&#64257;liations with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tiaer\/\">Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research<\/a> (TIAER), <a href=\"https:\/\/agriliferesearch.tamu.edu\/\">Texas A&amp;M AgriLife<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cae\/\">Center for Agribusiness Excellence<\/a> (CAE), and others, the interdisciplinary Environmental Science master&rsquo;s program is focused on addressing issues both locally and globally. With af&#64257;liated faculty spanning from engineering to policy, natural resources, biology, and paleoecology, this diverse program with concentrations in natural science and policy is customizable and &#64258;exible to meet the needs of professionals and students alike. Hands-on experience in both the &#64257;eld and laboratory is emphasized in this program. Our students are driven to seek answers to the problems of today&rsquo;s ever-diversifying society.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-courses\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-courses-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-courses-title\">Courses<\/h2>\n\n                                                    <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>The Masters of Science in Environmental Science degree is designed to be versatile depending on the individual student&rsquo;s level, ability, and degree focus. Consultation should be taken with a Faculty Adviser to guarantee the best courses for a student to take, and which degree track to follow. Note that both the Environmental Sciences and Environmental Social-Policy Tracks have the option to pursue a thesis or non-thesis path.<\/p>                        \n                                                    <div class=\"apply-now-button-wrap\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.tarleton.edu\/grad\/sciencemathematics\/chemistrygeosciencesenvironmentalscience\/\" class=\"button apply-button\">\n                                    Visit the University Catalog\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/section>\n                \n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-meta-concentrations\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-concentrations-title\">\n                        <div class=\"concentrations-inner\">\n                            <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-concentrations-title\">Offered Concentrations<\/h2>\n                            <p><strong>Thesis or Non-Thesis <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Environmental Science Concentration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The standard-bearer of environmental degrees, the Environmental Science concentration emphasizes the importance of training traditional scientists prepared for the demands of industry and society. Our program allows students to work with a faculty adviser in the area of their choice, with one-on-one tutelage conducting a thesis project. Students often engage in volunteer and internship experiences, and upon graduation, go on to work in one of the many local, regional, or government environmental organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Social Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With ever-increasing complexity of environmental law and management practices, the social policy track offers students the ability to familiarize themselves with this system. Faculty covering a range of disciplines and with expertise ranging from local to international law guide students through this degree, and graduates leave prepared to tackle the intricate challenges of today\u2019s policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-learning-outcomes\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-learning-outcomes-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-title\">Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n                        <ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-visible\"><li>Provide students with a solid background in environmental science that they can use to integrate their knowledge across many different areas.<\/li><li>Provide students with technical skills such as the ability to observe, record, and interpret data.<\/li><li>Students will gain the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-hidden\" hidden><li>Students will learn how to work in a group setting and develop project management capabilities necessary for a career in Environmental Science.<\/li><li>Provide students with the scientific knowledge and training to better understand and resolve environmental problems.<\/li><\/ul><button type=\"button\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-toggle\" class=\"show-more-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"degree-learning-outcomes-hidden\">Show More<\/button>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-career-outcomes\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-career-outcomes-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-title\">Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n                        <ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-visible\"><li>Environmental consultant<\/li><li>Environmental education of\ufb01cer<\/li><li>Environmental engineer<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-hidden\" hidden><li>Environmental manager<\/li><li>Marine biologist<\/li><li>Nature conservation of\ufb01cer<\/li><li>Sustainability consultant<\/li><li>Waste management of\ufb01cer<\/li><li>Water quality scientist<\/li><li>Landscape architect<\/li><li>Town planner<\/li><li>Environmental health practitioner<\/li><li>Toxicologist<\/li><\/ul><button type=\"button\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-toggle\" class=\"show-more-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"degree-career-outcomes-hidden\">Show More<\/button>                    <\/section>\n                \n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-admission-reqs\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-admissions-title\">\n                        <h2 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