SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Master of Professional Studies
Advance your career with an M.P.S. degree
The Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) is a career-focused, terminal degree designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in environmental and forest biology, forest resources management, environmental resources engineering, environmental science, or environmental studies.
This flexible, interdisciplinary program requires a minimum of 30 graduate-level credits, with at least 24 in coursework. Many M.P.S. programs also feature hands-on learning opportunities through internships, team projects, or comprehensive exams, ensuring you are well-equipped for a leadership role in your field upon completion.
Take the next step toward advancing your career with an M.P.S. today!
A small college with BIG ideas.
The Graduate School at ESF offers a world-class education among a close-knit community of scholars with common values and a shared sense of purpose. We are committed to learning, action, and accountability to making a global impact by improving and sustaining the environment.
Degrees available
Environmental and Forest Biology
Gain the skills to be a natural resources environmental coordinator, laboratory technician, GIS analyst, and more.
The Environmental and Forest Biology M.P.S. program enables students to integrate knowledge and expertise drawn from both the natural and social sciences, and to apply their knowledge to solve practical environmental and forest biology problems. Perfect for students desiring additional education following some experience in their field or science teachers seeking the master’s degree for permanent certification.
- EFB 502 Ecology and Management of Invasive Species
- EFB 542 Freshwater Wetland Ecosystems
- EFB 645 Plant Ecology and Global Change
- EFB 681 Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration
- FOR 545 Introduction to Soils
- EFB 797 Seminar: Environmental and Forest Biology
- EFB 898 Professional Experience
Environmental Leadership, Justice, and Communication (online)
Gain the skills to be a environmental planner, project manager of sustainability research,
outreach and education manager, and more.
The Environmental Leadership, Justice, and Communication M.P.S. online program focuses on developing analytical capacities and problem-solving skills for environmental professionals, community leaders, decision makers, and advocates. Perfect for working professionals and other non-traditional students.
- EST 555 Public Relations Management for Environmental Professionals
- EST 606 Public Perception and the Communication of the Environment, Science and Risk
- EST 608 Environmental Advocacy Campaigns and Conflict Resolution Application
- EST 615 Environmental Justice: Policy, Management and Society
- EST 616 Global Perspectives on Environmental Justice
- EST 617 Measuring Environmental Inequality
- EST 612 Environmental Policy and Governance
- EST 635 Public Participation and Decision Making: Theory and Application
- EST 640 Environmental Thought and Ethics
- ENS 798 Problems in Environmental Science
Forest Resources Management
Gain the skills to be a land stewardship and conservation manager, public utilities specialist, research scientist, and more.
The Forest Resources Management M.P.S. program enables students to integrate knowledge and expertise drawn from both the natural and social sciences, and to apply their knowledge to solve practical forest and natural resources management problems. Research areas include ecology and ecosystems; economics, governance, and human dimensions; forest management and silviculture; and monitoring, analysis, and modeling.
- FOR 557 Fundamentals of GIS
- FOR 560 Principles of Management
- APM 510 Statistical Analysis
- EFB 542 Freshwater Wetland Ecosystems
- EST 550 Environmental Impact Analysis
- APM 620 Experimental Design & ANOVA
- EST 660 Land Use Law
- FOR 692 Capstone in Sustainable Resources Management
- FOR 798 Research Problems in Sustainable Resources Management
Environmental Science
Gain the skills to be a sustainability coordinator, environmental specialist, conservation project manager, and more.
The Environmental Science M.P.S. program focuses on advanced academic knowledge and its application to environmental affairs and sustainability.
- EST 555 Public Relations Management for Environmental Professionals
- FOR 557 Fundamentals of GIS
- EST 550 Environmental Impact Analysis
- EST 600 Foundations of Environmental Studies
- EST 671 Non-Personal Environmental Interpretation Methods
- EFB 797 Environmental Science Seminar
- ENS 798 Problems in Environmental Science
- FOR 535 Introduction to Soils
- FOR 532 Forest Ecology
- FOR 646 Watershed Ecology and Management
Environmental Resources Engineering
The Environmental Resources Engineering M.P.S. program builds expertise in environmental engineering with course work in water resources, treatment processes, waste management, risk and statistics, and monitoring and modeling technologies. Perfect for individuals with an undergrad degree in a technical field (geology, environmental science, physics, other engineering disciplines) who are looking to shift their career focus to environmental engineering.
- APM 459 Probability and Statistics
- ERE 568 Solid and Solid & Hazardous Waste
- ERE 640 Water and Wastewater Treatment
- ERE 580 Fate & Transport
- ERE 540 Hydrology & Hydraulics
- ERE 556 Remote Sensing
- EHS 520 Emerging Contaminants
- ERE 527 Stormwater Management
- ERE 612 River Form & Processes
- ERE 575 Ecological Engr/Water Quality
- ERE 645 Hydrologic Modeling
- ERE 520 Wastewater Resource Recovery
M.P.S. advantages
Flexibility.
Part-time or online options, make it easier for professionals to continue working
while earning their degree.
Strong ROI.
MPS program graduates often
see a direct benefit in job opportunities and salary growth.
Specialized Knowledge.
Applied knowledge and industry-specific expertise, make our graduates more competitive
in niche fields.
Industry Connections.
Close collaboration with businesses and organizations, means networking opportunities,
mentorship, and access to industry leaders.
What's next?
For more information, and to see if a master of professional studies degree program is right for you, reach out to us today.
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