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Master of Science in Environmental Science

Ensuring a Sustainable Global Community

WhyEnvironmental Science

The Environmental Sciences research program and concentration in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is focused on environmental quality and natural resource systems.

The College hosts an impressive faculty in the Environmental Sciences with a wide range of expertise across the research, extension, and teaching mission areas who work to solve the problems facing Tennessee, the United States, and the world.

Our Mission

To advance student and stakeholder knowledge, create new knowledge, build relationships, and enrich lives to ensure a sustainable global community, while our vision is to maintain a diverse perspective with relevant priorities to deliver high-quality research and educational success for our students.

Our Expertise

Our award-winning faculty actively engage undergraduate and graduate students in hands-on, high-impact laboratory and field research using new and effective approaches, supported by excellent facilities and equipment across all courses taught by research-active instructors.

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Financial Assistance

The College of Agriculture offers several financial awards designed to assist students with funding their education. Students can apply for the Dean’s Scholars or Leadership Development programs.

Careers

Wildlife Manager
Horticulturist
Zoologist
Microbiologist
Soil & Plant Scientist
Ecologist
Sustainability Consultant
Waste Management Officer
Water Quality
Scientist
Nature Conservation Officer
Wetland & Stream Ecologist
Natural Resources Specialist
Land Use Planner
GIS Technician
Environmental Safety Officer
Invasive Species Specialist
Seasonal Aquatic Biologist
Park Ranger
Geologist
Environmental Compliance Manager
Environmental Geologist

Focus Areas

Applied Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)
Applied Remote Sensing
Bioenergy
Climate Change
Environmental Soil Chemistry
Forest Biomass Modeling
Forest Ecology
Plant Nutrition
Urban Forestry
Urbanization and Environmental Change
Water Quality
Wetlands and Bioremediation
Wildlife Ecology

More Information

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Dr. De’Etra Young, Program Advisor
dyoung23@tnstate.edu

Dr. Sam Nahashon, Department Head
(615) 963-2575 | snahashon@tnstate.edu