Graduate Program Highlights

The Master of Science degree in Environmental and Technological Studies is designed for working professionals and traditional students to advance their academic and technological knowledge for personal and professional development. Graduate students in Environmental and Technological Studies now may choose to complete their Master of Science degree with either a thesis or a professional portfolio.

Program Highlights

Portfolio and Thesis Options
Flexible Schedules
Convenient

Day and Evening Classes
Summer Workshops
Online Classes

Graduate Program Options

The Master of Science degree in Environmental and Technological Studies may be completed using either the thesis option (30 credits) or portfolio option (36 credits). Graduate students may also specialize their degree by selecting an area of emphasis and a track of study which best suits their goals.

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Areas of Emphasis

Graduate students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Environmental and Technological Studies may select an area of emphasis in environmental studies, technology studies or technology education.

Tracks of Study

After selecting an area of emphasis, graduate students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Environmental and Technological Studies may then select the research track or the technology education track.

Departmental Graduate Courses

A variety of graduate courses is also available in the Department of Environmental and Technological Studies. Some of these courses are offered online.

Course Offering Schedule and Electives

Graduate Student Assistantship

The Department of Environmental and Technological Studies has 2 graduate assistant positions open for the 2008-2009 academic year. Each assistantship stipend is for $10,300 for 20 hours of work per week during the academic year. In-state tuition rates and tuition assistance remain in effect, however, up to 8 credits of tuition will be paid per semester for a total of 16 for the academic year.

To apply, send a completed graduate assistantship application to Mitch Bender, Graduate Coordinator, Department of Environmental and Technological Studies, 740 Fourth Avenue South, Saint Cloud, MN 56301 no later than June 1, 2008.

ETS Graduate Program Handbook

The Department of Environmental and Technological Studies Graduate Student Handbook is a guide for graduate students, advisors and graduate committee members within the ETS graduate program. It gives an overview of general information, requirements, procedures and expectations.