What is the difference between the M.S. Environmental Engineering and M.S. Environmental Engineering Science degrees?
Students who consider the M.S. Environmental Engineering Science have a first degree that is a non-engineering degree (e.g., chemistry, biology, physics, geology, environmental science, etc.). The M.S. Environmental Engineering degree requires that a student either have an ABET accredited engineering degree as their first degree (can be a B.S. degree in any engineering field) or demonstrate through a combination of the coursework associated with their first degree and graduate degree that they meet engineering accreditation requirements. The amount of additional coursework (if any) is student specific; however, it typically requires 1-2 semesters of additional coursework beyond the 30 credits required for the M.S. degree. After reviewing a students transcript from their previous degree, we can make a determination on the actual number of additional credits that would be required. In contrast, an individual with a first degree that is non-engineering can obtain the 30-credit M.S.
