Master of Professional Studies in Chemical Ecology in Syracuse United States | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

This emerging interdisciplinary field focuses on deciphering chemical-mediated relationships among organisms, spanning both within and between species. Researchers examine signaling compounds like hormones, pheromones, kairomones, and phytoalexins that facilitate these connections across all biological classifications - from unicellular to multicellular lifeforms, including microbe-plant, plant-plant, plant-animal, microbe-animal, and inter-animal interactions. Collaborative work between biologists and chemists has significantly advanced this research domain through combined laboratory and field studies in both fundamental and practical applications. The professional studies master's program mandates graduate-level courses and seminars. Students can fulfill M.P.S. degree requirements through coursework and seminars alone, or by combining these with hands-on professional training (internships). The Professional Experience track specifically requires a minimum of 30 graduate credits, with at least 24 completed on-campus at ESF.