This master s program meets the increasing need for trained environmental professionals who can address the problems of land and water management land use and urbanization wetland loss microbial ecology bioremediation conservation biology and ecosystem preservation These professionals will also contribute to the analysis and resolution of global problems such as deforestation insufficient world food supplies population growth planetary health and global climate change warming Areas of specific departmental focus include ecosystems conservation environmental biocomplexity molecular ecology sustainability science environmental policy and management and human environmental interactions Environmental problems are defined in the real world and do not necessarily conform to traditional academic disciplines As such solutions require creative combinations of diverse interests and subjects Effective training requires rigorous problem-focused transdisciplinary action in a setting in which research is an essential element supporting instruction

Environmental problems are defined in the real world and do not necessarily conform to traditional academic disciplines. As such, solutions require creative combinations of diverse interests and subjects. Effective training requires rigorous, problem-focused transdisciplinary action in a setting in which research is an essential element supporting instruction.

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Applicants should submit the following:

• Completed George Mason University George Mason University Admissions Application.
• Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a former professor or, if not available, from someone with a PhD.
• The GRE is required.
• Statement of interest indicating: Desired concentration, potential areas of environmental focus/research interest, interactions with potential faculty advisors, and career goals.
• Contact a potential George Mason faculty advisor (appropriate for research interests). An endorsement letter from the potential advisor must be sent to the Department of Environmental Science and Policy's graduate office; the availability of an advisor in the student's area of interest is a prerequisite for admission.

Tuition fee-2 years$58,000

Total fee-2 years$1,04,000