| Environmental Assessment: MS in Applied Science Program & Courses - Admission Reqs - Graduation Reqs - Internships - Faculty State of the Industry Washington, DC, is home to the US federal government—the Congress which writes the environmental laws and the government agencies which execute them. In between stand the environmental consulting firms, many of which interpret the law on the ground as companies seek advice on how to fulfill their environmental obligations. Too, there are two local state governments and several local county departments of environmental protection which invite PSM students. Finally, there are the international organizations whose policies and practices profoundly impact the environment. A rich storehouse of personal experience and extensive knowledge await the PSM student seeking to further his/her environmental science education accessed through an internship or capstone project.
All students pursuing the Professional Science Master's Degree will gain core competencies in statistics and research methodology, as well as applied computing topics such as simulation and modeling and geographic information systems. Students working in environmental assessment, in addition to taking three core courses on environmental science and risk assessment, will select courses in the fields of Ecology and Conservation Biology. Classes are delivered in the evenings to accommodate PSM students who work full time.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate work, scores from the GRE General Aptitude Test; two letters of recommendation, and a TOEFL score of 600 paper/ 250 computer for all international students whose first language is not English. A science degree with computing courses is recommended. To apply, please complete the College of Arts & Science's online application form, or download the application forms.
Students will complete 36 credit hours and an internship, and they will participate in an interdisciplinary Capstone project that contends with a real-world problem. Students must also earn a GPA of 3.
The following agencies and companies offer internship experiences and have agreed to review applications from our program:
The faculty of the Environmental Assessment program consists of professors and adjunct professors from the Biology and Chemistry departments at American University. To read their biographies and research interests click here.
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