Applicants to the M.S. program are expected to hold a baccalaureate with a combined total of at least 42 credits in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. A minimum of 18 credits in one of these areas is required, with at least 6 credits in each of the other areas. Applicants are required to submit official scores of the Graduate Record Examination aptitude test and an advanced test in chemistry, biology, or physics.
A minimum of 36 graduate credits is required for the M.S. degree. Specializations are available in environmental chemistry, toxicology, and environmental and occupational health.
Program of Study and Research for the MS
Environmental Chemistry Specialization- 36 Credits
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Core Courses* (14 credits)
Eht 520 Principles of Env. Chemistry (3)
Eht 525 Analytical Chemistry (3)
Eht 540 Radiation Science (3)
Sta 552 Statistics (3)
Eht 790 Seminar (1)
Eht 675 Responsible Conduct of Science (1)
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Support Courses as approved by advisor (6 credits minimum)
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Eht 699 Thesis (16 credits minimum)
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Satisfactory completion of the master's major field examination
Toxicology Specialization - 36 credits
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Core Courses* (14 credits)
Eht 530 Principles of Toxicology (3)
Bms 504a & 504b Biochemistry (6)
Sta 552 Statistics (3)
Eht 790 Seminar (1)
Eht 675 Responsible Conduct of Science (1)
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Support Courses as approved by advisor (6 credits minimum)
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Eht 699 Thesis (16 credits minimum)
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Satisfactory completion of the master's major field examination
Environmental and Occupational Health Specialization - 36 Credits
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Core Courses* (14 credits)
Eht 590 Introduction to Environmental Health (3)
Eht 530 Principles of Toxicology (3)
Epi 501 Principles of Epidemiology (3)
Sta 552 Statistics (3)
Eht 790 Seminar (1)
Eht 675 Responsible Conduct of Science (1)
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Support Courses as approved by advisor (6 credits minimum)
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Eht 699 Thesis (16 credits minimum)
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Satisfactory completion of the master's major field examination
