Environmental Science - Christopher Newport University

Environmental Science from Christopher Newport University is a Campus Master Enviroment degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Master of Science in Environmental Science has been designed to provide the knowledge and technical skills and provides a solid background in ecological and environmental conservation theory. The program is flexible enough to fit the interests and needs of a wide variety of students and is designed for students planning to pursue a Ph.D., teachers wanting a M.S. in a biological science , or students interested in careers with environmental agencies. The core courses are those mentioned most frequently by employers, consultants and educators as those needed for successful employment. The remainder of the curriculum is designed to enhance the understanding of ecology and the natural history of organisms. Many of these courses involve or even consist entirely of fieldwork, since the majority of the employers surveyed are seeking graduates with a first-hand knowledge of the environment and environmental assessment methods. ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES Students will need to provide evidence of satisfactory completion of the following undergraduate courses: general ecology, botany, zoology, cell or molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, statistics, and complete sequences of general and organic chemistry. GOALS OF THE PROGRAM The curriculum of this program contributes to the instructional goals by providing: 1. A solid background in ecological and environmental conservation theory. 2. Skills required for employment with environmental assessment/monitoring businesses, and state and federal governmental agencies. 3. Research and technical writing skills. 4. Preparation for further graduate work. View more details on Christopher Newport University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Enviroment courses.