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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2021–2022 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Master’s Degree Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each master's degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all master’s degrees.
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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Solve Environmental Issues
Apply knowledge and skills from a range of disciplines, such as science, history, and economics.
Apply Critical Thinking
Apply critical thinking skills to anticipate, identify, and evaluate resource and pollution issues.
Build Professional Skills
Maintain and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to address rapidly evolving environmental challenges.
Communicate Effectively
Communicate with audiences clearly and in culturally competent ways in a variety of contexts.
Utilize Teamwork
Address contemporary environmental issues and solutions through an environmental justice lens.
Evaluate Strategies
Evaluate possible change management strategies needed for a more sustainable future.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help you prepare for high-level environmental management roles in a wide range of organizations, including industrial, commercial, governmental, and military organizations. Possible career areas include environment and safety analysis, sustainability management, environmental policy analysis, and environmental management

134K
Jobs in Environmental Consulting
There are 134,098 people employed in the environmental consulting industry in the United States as of 2020.
Source: IBIS World | “Environmental Consulting in the US Employment Statistics 2005-2026" | 2020

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Professional Science Master’s Degree

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Professional Science Master’s Degree

This program has received a special designation as Professional Science Master’s Degree program through the Council of Graduate Schools.

Professional Science Master's (PSM) programs are designed for students who are seeking a graduate degree in science or mathematics and understand the need for developing workplace skills valued by top employers.

Additional Program Information

  • We recommend an undergraduate course each in biology or chemistry; prior experience in an environmental field is also helpful.
  • We recommend UCSP 605 if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.

Environmental Awareness Club

The Environmental Awareness Club offers opportunities to interact with professionals in environmental management. Activities have included webinars with professionals and alumni in the field, field trips, assisting in local cleanups, newsletters, and a P3 grant competition. It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Students and alumni can join the Environmental Awareness Club group on CareerQuest.