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Master of Science in Environmental Science

Application Deadline

  • Spring: November 18 (Priority Deadline)
  • Fall: April 21 (Priority Deadline)

    (Rolling Admission for Fall and Spring)

Program Format

  • Hybrid

Program Duration

  • 30 credits

The Master of Science in Environmental Science (MS) program is designed to provide broad interdisciplinary training in those areas of the biological, engineering, physical, chemical, and social sciences that are important in solving environmental problems. Graduates are prepared for careers in both governmental agencies and private companies working on such problems as pollution control, environmental impact, and urban planning, and for careers in environmental education. Students can use this degree to prepare for a PhD in this field either at CUNY or any other institution of their choice. The College has extensive modern laboratories and computer facilities that support this program.

The program consists of 30 credits in approved courses with an average of at least 3.0 (B). The courses must include The Biosphere and Our Species, Community Ecology, Earth Science, Applied Environmental Science, one ESC course dealing with social issues, and a thesis project of six credits. The additional credits are determined in consultation with the program director.

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PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Program Director

Alfred Levine

Building 1N, Room 227
Phone: 718.982.2822
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Applicants to the program are expected to have an acceptable bachelor’s degree from an institution whose degree requirements are substantially equivalent to those of the College of Staten Island or other senior units of The City University of New York. Ordinarily, this would be a bachelor’s degree in a natural science or in engineering.

The undergraduate credits must include at least one year each of general chemistry and general physics, mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least one semester of ecology. Candidates who are deficient in one or more of these requirements may be accepted on the expectation that they will make up the deficiency without receiving graduate credit for it.
 

Graduate Application:

The application must be completed online at Graduate Application.

Transcripts:

Transcripts must be sent directly to the CUNY College of Staten Island Graduate Admissions office from each university/college attended. Applicants who have studied outside of the United States are required to submit an official course by course evaluation for each university/college attended. Please refer to the list of approved evaluation agencies on our International Admissions page.

Application Fee:

Submit a $75.00 non-refundable application fee.  Applicants who are veterans of the United States Military Service, currently on Active Duty or members of the National Guard or Reserves, may obtain an application fee waiver.  Veteran applicants must submit proof of their Veteran/Military status (ie., DD-214, Current Military ID Card, or Deployment or Pre-separation orders).  

English Proficiency Examination:  The TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE exam is required of students for whom English is a second language.

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum required score is 79 (Internet). For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the TOEFL website at www.ets.org. Our institutional code is 2778.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): We will only accept the academic exam scores. The minimum required score is 6.5 (overall band).  For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the IELTS website www.ielts.org.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum required score is 53. For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the PTE website www.pearsonpte.com.
  • Duolingo English Test: Minimum required score is 100. For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the Duolingo website.