Online Master of Science in Environmental Sciences

Total credit hours per program: 36 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $573

Total cost with fees: $20,628

Environmental Sciences Core	Credit Hours
ENVS 7700 Integrated Environmental Issues	3
ENVS 4500 Health Effects of Environmental Pollutants	3
ENVS 4101 Environmental Chemistry	3
ENVS 4261 Energy and Environment	3
ENVS 4477 Environmental Toxicology	3
ENVS 4149 Design of Environmental Management Systems (PC with Windows operating system is required)	3
ENVS 7112 Marine Ecotoxicology	3
ENVS 4113 Multi-Media Chemical Behavior for Risk Assessment	3
ENVS 7041 Environmental Policy Analysis	3
ENVS 7050 Spatial Modelling (PC with Windows operating system is required)	3
ENVS 7043 Environmental Law and Regulation	3
ENVS 7997 Environmental Practicum	2
ENVS 7995 Environmental Seminar	1

 

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or the equivalent from a foreign institution with overall GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4-point scale.
• Applicants must have completed Biology, Chemistry, and Statistics. Organic Chemistry is highly recommended.
• TOEFL or IELTS scores of at least 213 (computer), 550 (paper), or 79 (Internet), or IELTS score of at least 6.5 . 
• GRE scores encouraged, but substitutions will be considered for exceptional applicants.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation.
• Personal statement expressing your interest in the program. In 500 words or less introduce yourself to the faculty, describe your professional and academic goals, and explain how you think our MS program fits your interests and goals.

Additional information about LSU Graduate admission requirements are located here.

• Environmental specialist
• Marine biologist
• Microbiologist
• Environmental chemist
• Wildlife biologist
• Geographer
• Environmental manager
• Ecologist
• Meteorologist
• Environmental health officer
• Water quality scientist

Students in our environmental sciences master’s program will study how many branches of science intersect with the environment. 

Topics covered in this degree program include the following: 

• Effects of environmental pollutants on human health and quality of life
• Chemical principles applied to the study of the distribution, reactivity and
• toxicity of chemical species in the environment
• Energy use and pollution related to fuel production, transportation and use
• Introduction to the basic principles of environmental toxicology
• Environmental systems planning at local, national and international levels
• Management-oriented approach to major phases of environmental policy

Why choose LSU’s online Master of Science in Environmental Sciences? 

Our program is 100% online, allowing students to complete coursework at their own pace. This structure provides the flexibility our students need when balancing their responsibilities. The degree is also top-ranked by the 2020 College Consensus list of best online master’s in environmental and sustainability management. While enrolled, students will learn from industry experts to prepare them for the real-world application of their knowledge.