{"id":741,"date":"2023-01-17T12:25:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T17:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-draft\/?page_id=741"},"modified":"2025-10-09T16:20:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T20:20:56","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"fullwidth wp-block-heading\">Master of Environmental Science and Management<\/h1>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"mesm\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-mesm\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-762\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-762\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18900\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-18900\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/admission\/\">Admission<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-761\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-761\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-884\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-884\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/affiliated-faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-894\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-894\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/student-opportunities\/\">Student opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: right;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1LhC8gBG59aLh02u3j1jHhLmcZFXuS6np\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=103903809496446258899&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" title=\"\">MESM Courses<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Students complete a minimum of 36 credits of course work consisting of 21-25 credits of core courses, which include at least 9 credits in natural sciences, at least 6 credits in social sciences, and at least 3 credits in quantitative methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, at least 2 credits of graduate seminar (typically EVS 501 and EVS 502) are required as well as a culminating experience for 3 credits that can take the form of an internship (EVS 597) with an environmental agency, nongovernmental agency, or private firm; an independent research project (EVS 598) that results in a substantial, high-quality, written report; or successful completion of EVS 505 (Environmental Leadership in Practice). The remaining 6-10 credits consist of electives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can choose graduate level classes from any academic department on campus to customize a program of study that meets individual learning goals. The list of <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1LhC8gBG59aLh02u3j1jHhLmcZFXuS6np\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=103903809496446258899&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1LhC8gBG59aLh02u3j1jHhLmcZFXuS6np\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=103903809496446258899&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Popular MESM Classes<\/a> highlights the variety of offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MESM program is normally completed in 16-21 months of full-time study. Part-time students are welcome, but require longer to complete the curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Course requirements unique to each of the specializations: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conservation Biology <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: right;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/conservation-biology\/\" title=\"\">Specialization requirements<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>12-16 credits in natural sciences, including at least 3 credits in plant and animal biology, at least 3 credits in ecology, and at least 3 credits in biodiversity analysis and management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental Communication <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: right;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/environmental-communication\/\" title=\"\">Specialization requirements<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>9 social science credits in communication or public engagement related to environmental science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earth and Hydrologic Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: right;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/earth-and-hydrologic-science\/\" title=\"\">Specialization requirements<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>12-16 credits in natural sciences from any or all of the following categories: earth surface processes, hydrology, solid earth materials and processes, or spatial analysis and remote sensing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental Justice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: right;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/environmental-justice\/\" title=\"\">Specialization requirements<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>9 credits in social sciences from disciplines including policy, planning, communication,<br>sociology, and philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental Planning and Design <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: right;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/environmental-planning-and-design\/\" title=\"\">Specialization requirements<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>13 credits in planning and design including at least 9 credits in planning and 4 credits of design studio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental Policy and Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: right;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/environmental-policy-and-management\/\" title=\"\">Specialization requirements<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>9 credits in social sciences from disciplines including policy, planning, economics, and research methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: right;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/remote-sensing-and-spatial-analysis\/\" title=\"\">Specialization requirements<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>12-16 credits in natural sciences, including at least 9 credits in remote sensing and spatial analysis, and 0-7 credits in earth and ecosystem science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainable Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: right;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/sustainable-systems\/\" title=\"\">Specialization requirements<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>12-16 credits in natural sciences, including at least 3 credits in natural ecosystems and at least 3 credits in managed ecosystems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wetland, Watershed, and Ecosystem Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: right;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/academics\/mesm\/wetland-watershed-and-ecosystem-science\/\" title=\"\">Specialization requirements<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>12-16 credits in natural sciences, including at least 3 credits in each of the following topics watersheds, wetlands, and ecosystems plus 3 credits in earth 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