Concentrations

Find your natural niche

In addition to a rigorous core of environmental science courses, each MSES student pursues an area of specialization. It is in one of these four concentrations that your particular passion will grow into your professional expertise.

How to apply

Ecology and Conservation

Become a champion of the environment, applying problem solving techniques to today’s ecological issues.

Energy and Climate Change Science

Meet the energy and climate challenges of an increasingly energy-dependent world, prepared to contribute to this critical area of global concern.

Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, and Risk Assessment

Ensure our quality of life and be able to assess and mitigate the risks and associated with chemical use.

Water Resources

Study the science behind water quality and quantity, developing skills in a wide range of crucial environmental areas.

Specialized Study

Work with your advisor to develop a specialized concentration of study, combining your interests and career goals.

Learn about the thesis option

Helping to feed the world will contribute to peace and stability, which is in all of our interests. It also happens to be the right thing to do.
—Jack Bobo, MSES’96, in “Food Security is National Security” along with Chris Hegadorn, National Geographic, October 2014

Paul H. O’Neill
School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Concentrations

Find your natural niche

Ecology and Conservation

Energy and Climate Change Science

Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, and Risk Assessment

Water Resources

Specialized Study

Additional links and resources

Concentrations

Find your natural niche

Ecology and Conservation

Energy and Climate Change Science

Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, and Risk Assessment

Water Resources

Specialized Study

Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs resources and social media channels

Additional links and resources