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The Environmental Studies and Environmental Science master's programs offer adaptable, learner-centered, demanding, and cross-disciplinary education. Over two years, candidates can opt to undertake either a thesis or a final project.
Successful applicants often demonstrate initiative, possess relevant academic or professional backgrounds that provide essential skills and clear objectives, and enjoy collaborative work.
Most graduate students receive full funding while benefiting from our institution's exceptional environmental facilities, the close-knit Environmental Studies community, and the Pacific Northwest's research prospects and scenic landscapes.
Our program distinguishes itself through distinctive features that draw outstanding candidates: premier resources, interdisciplinary approach, personalized study plans, strong community bonds, and strategic location. The adaptable yet challenging coursework and tailored interdisciplinary tracks enable students to excel in our Environmental Studies graduate programs.
Numerous students simultaneously pursue certifications or additional degrees in fields like law, dispute resolution, and nonprofit administration, while collaborating with various environmental research centers on campus. Participants craft personalized curricula and choose faculty advisors from both within ENVS and across the university. Oregon serves as an ideal testing ground for environmental challenges, policy development, and governance strategies, with many students engaging in research and community projects with local, Tribal, and governmental organizations throughout the region. Some conduct global research spanning from polar regions to mountain ranges, and across continents including Africa and the Middle East.