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Non-thesis Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Ecology:

The non-thesis master's degree is limited to students who must forego the research experience because of unusual constraints. Normally these are students whose graduate study is financed by the military, an employer, or an international development agency, with a strict time limit before resumption of active duty. The technical paper is an exhaustive term paper involving analysis and synthesis of existing knowledge. The non-thesis master's degree is not recommended for those desiring research credentials. The degree program can be completed in 18 months or, with a course overload, 12 months.

Coursework*

Credits, M.S. in Interdisciplinary Ecology

Core ecology courses (2)

6

Research Design & Methods/Statistics (2)

6

Distribution requirements (3) and electives

23

Optional concentration, 5000-level, 3.0 GPA

(6 included above)

Technical paper

2

Seminar in Interdisciplinary Ecology

1 (register for credit one semester, attend without registering a second semester; attendance taken both semesters)

Total

38

* The Graduate School requires that at least 18 credit hours of the coursework be in courses designated for the major.

Example Timeline, Non-thesis M.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Ecology:

Year 1, Semester 1 - Fall

Principles of Ecology core requirement, 2 credits

Natural Sciences distribution requirement, 3 credits

Social Sciences distribution requirement, 3 credits

Research Design & Methods/Statistics requirement 1, 3 credits

Seminar 1 in Interdisciplinary Ecology, requirement, 1 credit

[Submit your Supervisory Committee form and Program of Study form this semester; otherwise we will put a hold on your further registration]

Year 1, Semester 2 - Spring

Particular Systems core requirement, 3 credits

Sustainability Studies distribution requirement, 3 credits

Research Design & Methods/Statistics requirement 2, 3-4 credits

Elective, 3 credits

Seminar 2 in Interdisciplinary Ecology, requirement, do not register for credit (attendance taken)

Year 1, Semester 3 - Summer

Internship, 3 credits

Year 2, Semester 1 - Fall

Elective, 3 credits

Elective, 3 credits

Technical Paper, 2 credits

Seminar in your advisor's department, 1 credit

Total Credit Hours: 38

Last Modified: 25-Jun-07

 

  
 
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