Program Details
Next Start Date: January 8
Credit Hours: 30
Course Length: 16 weeks
Estimated Program Length: 24–30 months
The University of West Florida’s synchronous M.S. in Environmental Science program online non-thesis track can provide you with advanced education and research in earth and environmental sciences and prepares you to solve contemporary environmental problems in the public and private sectors.
Why Study Environmental Science at UWF?
With flexibility in electives, UWF’s environmental science program ensures that you can complete your M.S. while you concentrate on courses that hold your interest. Our program offers one-on-one communication with faculty through synchronous coursework. You meet for lectures in real-time with the instructor at regularly scheduled times. Many courses are offered during convenient times in the late afternoon or early evening, which enables you to pursue work or personal responsibilities as you learn. No matter the circumstance, you will find that our faculty are approachable and helpful.
This program ranked #13 in Best Online Master's Degrees in Environmental Science by Online Master's Degrees—2023.
What You Will Learn
Throughout our program, you will learn key concepts in geographic information science, soil science, coastal science, meteorology/climatology, human-environment interactions and environmental planning, policy and politics. Our program will also build upon foundational proficiencies in chemistry, geosciences, geographic information systems and remote sensing.
With your comprehensive knowledge in environmental science, you could pursue a career as an environmental scientist, GIS professional, urban planner and natural resource manager. You might also work as a conservation scientist, hydrologist or even a teacher. With options in both the private and public sectors, careers for environmental science graduates are plentiful.
By completing this program, you will be able to:
- Work one-on-one with our expert faculty
- Design your own studies after examining published environmental science research
- Select a variety of electives that align with individual interests
- Gain valuable experience in an internship, if desired