Environmental Studies, M.S.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following goals and student learning outcomes apply to students pursuing the M.S. in Environmental Studies:

Communication and Leadership Skills

• Create written communication that represents clarity of thought, expression, style, and usage
• Design and produce oral presentations that interpret and present information in an effective manner
• Demonstrate effective team leadership in a diverse environment

Interpret, Analyze, and Synthesize

• Analyze sustainability through social, economic, and ecological lenses
• Evaluate challenges and develop effective solutions to complex problems

Apply quantitative and qualitative methods as appropriate to environmental research

• Apply quantitative and qualitative methods as appropriate to environmental research
• Utilize information resources and technology to organize and evaluate environmental research

Ethics

• Evaluate situations in terms of ethical standards and practices
• Exemplify professional conduct characterized by ethical standards