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Climate change and its fluctuations present both challenges and potential benefits for virtually every human endeavor and economic sector. Organizations across industries - including businesses, government bodies, media outlets, NGOs, and academic institutions - increasingly require professionals who understand climate science applications specific to their field and can guide their organizations in capitalizing on emerging opportunities while mitigating risks associated with climate variability.
Our curriculum helps students establish a strong grounding in climate science fundamentals and practical applications, equipping them for rewarding careers across government, corporate, and nonprofit environments.
The Climate Change & Society Master's program and Climate Adaptation graduate certificate develop essential competencies in climate science and resilience strategies. These programs equip students with the specialized knowledge needed to address the rising global demand for climate adaptation professionals.
To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, an applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university as determined by a regional or general accrediting agency and must have at least a “B” (3.000/4.000) average in the undergraduate major or in the latest graduate degree program.
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Deadline to apply: March 1