Arkansas State University
Department of Environmental Science
P.O. Box 847
State University, AR 72467
Phone (870) 972-2007
http://www2.astate.edu/a/scimath/degrees/


Dr. Thomas Risch
Program Director
Email trisch@astate.edu


Admission Requirement
Students seeking admission into the Master of Science in degree program in Environmental Sciences must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School and the specific program requirements. The Environmental Sciences master's degree program accepts students with a variety of undergraduate and graduate majors, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. Preparation for the required program coursework should include the following courses:

Mathematics - applied statistics and introductory calculus tests
Sciences - three quarters or two semesters in any combination of chemistry, biology, physics, earth science, or atmospheric science. At least one semester/quarter must be in chemistry.

Students lacking some of this preparation may be accepted for admission, but expected to address such deficiencies prior to entrance by means of formal coursework or other arrangements agreed upon by the applicant and the Graduate Program Committee. Potential students must have a sponsoring graduate faculty member within Arkansas State University, who will act as advisor until a thesis topic or practicum is designated. For advisor selection suggestions, contact the program office or go to the departmental web pages to research faculty research interests and then contact them directly and relate your interests.

Applicants are also expected to have a working knowledge of computer systems and software.

For unconditional admission, academic proficiency must be established through satisfaction of either of the following admission selection criteria:

1. A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 in the last 60 hours or established graduate level proficiency.

2. Applicants should furnish two letters of reference from former professors or associates acquainted with their academic qualifications. Lastly, a letter of intent from the applicant is needed detailing the nature of their interests and career goals.

International student applicants must demonstrate a satisfactory level of proficiency in the English language if English is not their native language. To do so, they must submit a score of 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language or must satisfactorily complete Advanced Level II of the university's Center for English as a Second Language program.


Deadline: Fall - February 15 and Spring - August 15.

gradsch@astate.edu