The master of science (M.S.) degree program is an interdisciplinary program intended for individuals with backgrounds in science or engineering who want advanced education in the identification, management, treatment, and effects of hazardous and toxic materials in the environment. It may be taken on a part-time or full-time basis.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should have undergraduate degrees in geology, chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, or related fields. In addition, they should have taken a minimum of one year of college chemistry, biology, and mathematics through calculus. Students who lack an appropriate background may be considered for admission, but they could be required to take courses to remedy any deficiencies in preparation. Such a program, if required, should be designed in consultation with the graduate adviser. This program may include undergraduate courses that are not counted toward graduate degree credit.
Typically, a minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0, or the equivalent, is required for admission. All students must submit GRE scores. International students also must achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 550.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 30 degree credits is required for the degree. Candidates must consult with the graduate adviser (not the thesis adviser) in designing appropriate programs of study. Students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the core courses listed below.
Core Courses (15 credits)
EM 631 Legal Aspects in Environmental Engineering (3) or 26:380:576 Environmental Geology (3)
EvSc 610 Environmental Chemical Science (3)
EvSc 612 Environmental Analysis (3)
EvSc 616 Toxicology for Engineers and Scientists (3)
26:120:604 Microbiology: Principles and Applications (3) or EVSC 627 Environmental Microbiology (3)
Thesis
A thesis is required of those receiving departmental or research-based support; others may choose 6 credits of coursework instead of a thesis.
EvSc 701 or 26:375:701 Master's Thesis (6)
Electives
Courses are offered at NJIT and Rutgers–Newark and selected with the graduate adviser's (not the thesis adviser's) approval. Nine credits if completing a master's thesis and 15 credits if not completing a master's thesis are required from the following:
26:120:522 Resource Sustainability
26:120:590 Introduction to Environmental Biophysics
26:120:616 Topics in Biology
26:375:540 Bioremediation
25:375:560 Air Pollution Measurements
26:375:562 Aqueous Geochemistry
26:375:602 Geographic Information System
26:375:725 Independent Study
26:380:510 Advanced Readings in Environmental Geology
26:380:511 Geologic Site Characterization in New Jersey
26:380:520 Structural Controls on the Environment
26:380:521 Analytical Methods in Urban Environmental Pollution
26:380:522 Petroleum Geology
26:380:561 Environmental Soil Geochemistry
26:380:570 Marine Geology
26:380:576 Environmental Geology
26:380:577 Seminar in Environmental Geology
26:380:600 Applied Groundwater Modeling
26:380:606 Electrical Environmental Geophysics
26:380:607 Seismic and Potential Field Geophysics
26:380:608 Ground Penetrating Radar
26:380:609 Quantitative Methods in Environmental Geophysics
26:380:610 Potential Field Methods in Applied Geophysics
CE 618 Applied Hydrogeology
ChE 685 Industrial Waste Control I
ChE 686 Industrial Waste Control II
ChE 687 Industrial Gas Cleaning
ChE 740 Biological Treatment of Hazardous Chemical Wastes
Chem 662 Air Pollution Analysis
Chem 664 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
EnE 660 Introduction to Solid Waste Problems
EnE 662 Site Remediation
EnE 664 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
EnE 665 Solid Waste Disposal Systems
EnE 668 Air Pollution Control
EnE 671 Environmental Impact Analysis
EPS 613 Environmental Politics and Policy
EPS 614 Environmental Economics
EPS 660 Ethics and Environmental Policy
EvSc 602 Special Topics in Environmental Science I
EvSc 611 Hazardous Waste Management
EvSc 613 Environmental Problem Solving
EvSc 614 Quantitative Environmental Risk Assessment
EvSc 615 Global Environmental Problems
EvSc 700 Master's Project
EvSc 702 Special Topics in Environmental Science II
EvSc 711 Advanced Environmental Analysis
EvSc 725 Independent Study I
EvSc 726 Independent Study II
IE 615 Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health
ME 660 Noise Control
ME 661 Thermal Pollution of Water and Air
ME 662 Air Pollution Control and Design
