Master of Science in Environmental Studies, and Master of Science in Resource Management & Conservation courses begin January 20 and end May 6. *Some field courses may run later. Please check individual course descriptions for specific dates and times.
Master of Science in Resource Management & Conservation weekend program only begins January 14 and ends May 1. *Please see individual course descriptions for specific dates and times.
Spring break for ALL Environmental Studies programs is March 14-25.
IMPORTANT: It is important that you register according to the instructions listed for your program, concentration and year of entry. Priority registration, which will take place from December 7-14, is given according to these criteria. After December 14, most course registration restrictions will be lifted.
Note: If you are unable to gain entry into a course during December 7-14, please try and register again after the 14th.
Credit Maximums
The academic credit maximum for the Spring semester is 12 credits, including practica, SIS, Master’s Thesis and Master’s Project.
If you are going to make alterations to the suggested sequence of courses for your entry date and program, you should meet with your academic advisor to discuss these changes and how they may affect your ability to fulfill degree requirements in the future. Careful course planning is necessary to avoid registering and paying for additional semesters, and incurring additional fees. Course offerings are subject to change from year to year depending on availability of faculty.
Competency Areas
Competency areas are listed in each course description based on the year of entry and program or concentration area. Please read carefully to make sure the course will fulfill the desired degree requirement.
Students Who Entered
Spring 2009 and earlier
Students who have registered for, but not completed ES 699C Master’s Thesis or ES 699A Master’s Project MUST register for ES 699D Master’s Thesis Continuation or ES 699B Masters Project Continuation respectively, each semester until the final Thesis or Project has been submitted and approved.
Students Who Entered
Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
Below is a list of Required and Required Alternate (Req Alt) courses and sections for your program major.
Conservation Biology
Please register from the following:
- ES 699C Master’s Thesis (Sections A- P) OR ES 699A Master’s Project (Sections A-P)
- ES 693 Practicum (Sections A-D) AND/OR ES 695 Thesis Research Practicum (Sections A-H)
- Elective credits
*Spring 10 enterers may need additional course work. Please see your advisor.
Environmental Advocacy and Organizing
Please register from the following:
- ES 693 Practicum (Sections A-D)
- Elective credits
Environmental Education
Please register from the following:
- Select from Environmental Education Methods courses
- ES 693 Practicum (Sections A-D)
- Elective credits
Individualized Program
Please speak with your advisor for registration instructions. Select courses from Individualized Program Plan.
Resource Management and Conservation
Please register from the following:
- ES 699A Master’s Project (Sections A-P) OR (ES 699C)Master’s Thesis (Sections A-P)
- ES 693 Practicum (Sections A-D)
- Additional credits in ESF, ESS, ESSE, ESP or ESPE as needed
*Spring 10 enterers may need additional course work. Please see your advisor.
Science Teacher Certification
Please register for one of the following:
- ES 691, ES 692 OR ES 694 Practicum Teaching (Section A) (see course description for details)
Students Who Entered Fall 2010
Please Note: The academic credit load for all ES masters programs is 9-12 credits. The maximum credit load is determined by the track you have selected. Please register from the courses, and when indicated, sections listed for your concentration.
Advocacy Social Justice and Sustainability
Please register from the following:
- ESC 572 Earth Systems and Climate Change ( Sections D or E)
- ESC 601 Political Economy of Sustainability (Sections A or B)
- ES 517 Diversity, Justice and Inclusion (Section A)
- Methods selection
Conservation Biology
Please register from the following:
- ESC 572 Earth Systems and Climate Change ( Sections A, B, or C)
- ESC 601 Political Economy of Sustainability (Sections C, D or E)
- Methods selection
- Methods selection
Environmental Education
Please register from the following:
- ESC 572 Earth Systems and Climate Change ( Sections D or E)
- ESC 601 Political Economy of Sustainability (Sections A or B)
- ESE 514 Program Planning and Design (Section A or B)
- Methods selection
Resource Management & Conservation Weekend Program
Please register from the following:
- ESPE 560 Energy and Materials Sustainability (Section A)
- ESAF 500 Financial Administration (Section A)
- ESC 601 Political Economy of Sustainability (Section F)
Science Teacher Certification
Please register from the following:
- ESC 572 Earth Systems and Climate Change (Sections A, B or C)
- ESC 601 Political Economy of Sustainability (Sections C, D or E)
- ESE 544 Curriculum Design (Section A)
- Elective selection
Self-Designed Studies
Please register from the following:
- ESC 572 Earth Systems and Climate Change ( Sections D or E)
- ESC 601 Political Economy of Sustainability (Sections A or B)
- Methods selection
- Methods selection
Sustainable Development and Climate Change
Please register from the following:
- ESC 572 Earth Systems and Climate Change ( Sections A, B or C)
- ESC 601 Political Economy of Sustainability (Sections C, D or E)
- Methods selection
- Elective selection
Course Schedule
Wednesdays
6:00-9:00pm
*ESF 510 Conservation, Ecology and Sustainability of the Sonora Desert and Sea of Cortez
(Section A)
(Pre-trip meetings February 2, & March 2; Post-trip meeting April 27)
(Study trip, Monday-Saturday, March 14-26)
*ESF 540 Ecosystems of Mount Desert Island (Section A)
(Pre-trip meeting Feb 23; study trip May 16-23)
Thursdays
8:00-11:00am
ESE 528 Exhibit Design & Environmental Interpretation (Section A)
ESS 561 Natural Resource Inventory: Vegetation (Section A)
ESS 562 Natural Resource Inventory: Wildlife (Section A)
ESS 578 Principles of Sustainability (Section A)
11:15 am-12:45 pm
Program meetings. Check Sakai folder for dates.
1:00-4:00pm
ESE 544 Curriculum Design (Section A)
ESE 548 EE Advanced Topics: Environmental Education & The Built Environment (Section A)
ES 510 Geographic Information System (GIS) (Section A)
ESF 514 New England Flora (Section A)
ESF 512 Vertebrate Ecology: Mammalogy (Section A) (also meets Saturdays, February 12 & April 16, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. No class 4/14)
5:00-7:00pm
*ES 693 Practicum Seminar (Sections B, C & D) (January 27, April 28 & May 5)
5:00-8:00pm
ESC 601 Political Economy and Sustainability (Section A)
*ESC 601 Political Economy and Sustainability (Section B) (also meets Saturday, February 26 and April 9, 8:30am – 3:30pm) No classes on February 17 or April 21.
TBD
* Practicum Seminar for Student Teaching (all sections)
Fridays
8:00-11:00am
ES 517 Diversity, Justice and Inclusion (Section A)
ESC 572 Earth Systems and Climate Change (Sections A-C)
ESE 514 Program Planning and Design (Sections A & B)
11:15 am-12:45 pm
Program meetings. Check Sakai folder for dates.
1:00-4:00pm
ESC 572 Earth Systems and Climate Change (Sections D & E)
ESC 601 Political Economy and Sustainability (Section C)
ESC 601 Political Economy and Sustainability (Section D) (1/28 – 4/29, and Saturday, February 26, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm)
*ESC 601 Political Economy and Sustainability (Section E)
1:00-8:30pm
* ESC 601 Political Economy and Sustainability (Section F)
5:00-7:00pm
*ES 693 Practicum Seminar (Section A) (January 28, April 29 & May 6)
5:00-8:00pm
ES 558 Research Seminar (Section A)
*ESPE 595 Land Use & Community Planning (Section A)
Weekend Course Schedule
Note: *Courses below have varied meeting dates and/or times. Please be sure to check the individual course description for the complete meeting schedule.
January 15-16, February 5-6, March 5-6, April 2-3 and April 30-May 1
ESAF 500 Financial Administration (Section A)
(Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm & Sundays 8:00-11:00am)
January 15-16, February 5-6, March 5-6, April 2-3 and April 30-May 1
ESPE 560 Energy and Materials Sustainability (Section A)
(Saturdays 1:30-5:30pm & Sundays 12:00-3:00pm)
February 12 & April 16
*ESF 512 Vertebrate Ecology – Mammalogy (Section A)
February 26 (8:30 am – 3:30 pm)
*ESC 601 Political Economy and Sustainability (Section D)
February 26 & April 9 (8:30 am – 3:30 pm)
*ESC 601 Political Economy and Sustainability (Section B)
March 14-26
*ESF 510 Conservation, Ecology and Sustainability of the Sonoran Desert and Sea of Cortez (Section A) (Study trip) (See course description for pre and post-trip meeting dates & times)
April 2
* Student Research Symposium
(Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm)
May 16-23
*ESF 540 Ecosystems of Mount Desert Island (Section A) (Study trip)
See course description for pre-trip meeting dates & times)
